Crock Pot Chicken – Tortilla Dumplings ๐๐ฎ
Overview:
This Crock Pot Chicken with Tortilla Dumplings recipe is a lifesaver for busy individuals seeking a comforting and delicious meal with minimal effort. Perfect for working women (and men!), this dish offers ease, flavor, and a touch of home-cooked goodness. While the overnight crock pot cooking time isn’t included in the prep time, the end result is worth the wait!
- Total Time: 20 minutes (excluding overnight crock pot cooking)
- Servings: 1 batch
Ingredients:
- 1 broiler-fryer chicken
- 2 cups water
- 4 cans chicken broth
- 1 10-inch flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 to 1 cup flour (for dumplings)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 4768.9
- Fat: 281.9g
- Saturated Fat: 110.7g
- Cholesterol: 934mg
- Sodium: 9001mg
- Carbohydrates: 296.6g
- Fiber: 17.6g
- Sugar: 14.7g
- Protein: 245.1g
Instructions:
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Preparation Before Bed:
- Place the broiler-fryer chicken in the crock pot.
- Add 2 cups of water to the crock pot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Set the crockpot to low heat.
- Cover and let it cook overnight.
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Overnight:
- Sweet dreams! ๐ด
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Morning Routine:
- Transfer the crock bowl with the cooked chicken to the fridge.
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During the Workday:
- Head to your workplace and conquer the day!
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After Work:
- Retrieve the crock from the fridge.
- Remove the skin and bones from the cooked chicken.
- Set aside the chicken meat.
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Preparing the Broth:
- Pour the juices from the crock pot into a large pot.
- Add the 4 cans of chicken broth (or bouillon broth).
- Bring the mixture to a full boil over medium-high heat.
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Adding Dumplings:
- Cut the flour tortillas into your desired dumpling size.
- Place them in a large bag along with 1/2 to 1 cup of flour.
- Shake the bag until the tortilla pieces are coated with flour.
- Drop the coated tortilla dumplings into the boiling broth, one or two at a time.
- Push aside the dumplings already in the pot as you continue adding more.
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Cooking the Dumplings:
- Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low to prevent boiling over.
- Allow the dumplings to cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are done to your satisfaction.
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Final Touch:
- Once the dumplings are cooked, add the reserved chicken meat to the pot.
- Cook until the chicken is heated through.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Ladle the hearty chicken and dumplings into bowls.
- Garnish with your favorite herbs or a sprinkle of black pepper, if desired.
- Serve hot and savor every comforting bite!
This Crock Pot Chicken with Tortilla Dumplings recipe is not only delicious but also a testament to the beauty of simplicity in cooking. Enjoy this wholesome meal that’s sure to warm your soul after a long day of work!
