Chicken N' Dumplings

6   skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch piece.

2   medium  gold potatos

potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 2 cups  whole baby carrots

2 stalks  celery, sliced (about 1 cup)

2 cans  (10 3/4 ounces each)  Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup

1 cup  water  

1/4 tsp.  ground black pepper

2 cups  all-purpose baking mix

2/3 cup  milk

 

 

Place the chicken, potatoes, carrots and celery into a 6-quart slow cooker.

Stir the soup, water, thyme and black pepper in a small bowl. Pour the soup mixture over the chicken and vegetables.

Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.

Stir the baking mix and milk in a medium bowl. Drop the batter by spoonfuls onto the chicken mixture. Increase the heat to HIGH. Tilt the lid to vent and cook for 30 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked in the center.

Or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.