Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings - Proper Comfort Food!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1 cup (240ml) frozen peas
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (optional)
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup (57g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• 3/4 cup (180ml) milk