Easiest Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings: Proper Comfort Food!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (approx. 1 cup / 120g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (approx. 1 cup / 100g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups (946ml) chicken broth
• 1 cup (237ml) milk or half-and-half
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour (optional)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup (177ml) milk
• 4 tbsp (57g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes