Best Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. Fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 3 tbsp. Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 1/4 tsp. Black pepper
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 1 tbsp. Baking powder
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Heavy whipping cream
• 3 tbsp. Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup Frozen peas, thawed and drained
• 2 Bay leaves
• 4 Carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1/2 tsp. Black pepper
• 2 tsp. Chicken baze
• 4 1/2 cups Chicken broth, divided
• 1/4 cup Dry sherry
• 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. Dried thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp. Tomato paste
• 2 Celery ribs, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 tbsp. Garlic, minced
• 1 Large onion, chopped
• 3 tbsp. Vegetable oil, divided
• 3 pounds Boneless skinless chicken thighs