Slow-Cooker Chicken & Dumplings

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS

1 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1" pieces
2 cups whole baby carrots
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 cans (10 3/4 oz. each) cream of chicken soup
1 cup water
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cups all-purpose baking mix
2/3 cup milk

Place chicken, potatoes, carrots and celery in 6-qt. slow cooker. Mix soup, water, thyme and black pepper. Pour over all. Cover and cook on low 7 to 8 hr. (or on high for 4 to 5 hr.) or until chicken is done. Mix baking mix and milk. Spoon batter over chicken mixture. Tilt lid to vent and cook on high 30 min. or until dumplings are cooked in center. Makes 8 servings.