chix and dumplings for two in crock pot

Ingredients For chix and dumplings for two in crock pot

• 2-4

  chicken thighs with bones, skin optional
• 1 lg

  large carrot, 2" slices
• 1 stick

  celery stalk, cut into 2" slices
• 5-10

  creamini mushrooms depending on size sliced 2" thick
• 1 Tbsp

  dried thyme
• 5 Tbsp

  flour blended with enough water to make a slurry
• 1-2 c

  water to cover leaving at least an inch of room for dumplings
• DUMPLINGS
• 1 c

  flour
• 1 tsp

  fresh or dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp

  dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp

  baking soda
• 1/4 to 1/2 c

  broth from crock pot