Chicken Crock Pot Dumplings: Creamy, Easy Comfort!

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs (1.13 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups (950 ml) chicken broth, low sodium preferred
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) melted unsalted butter