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Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings

This easy Chicken and Dumplings recipe combines tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich, savory broth to create a classic comfort meal perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings. It features simple, everyday ingredients cooked together in one pot for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, delivering a hearty homemade dish that feels like a warm hug.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Chicken and Broth

  • Bone-in, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish

Dumplings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk for dairy-free)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Broth and Chicken: Start by simmering chicken pieces with chopped onion, carrot, and celery in chicken broth until the chicken is tender and cooked through, developing a flavorful stew base.
  2. Remove Chicken and Shred: Take the chicken out and allow it to cool slightly before shredding the meat from the bones. Return the shredded chicken to the pot with the broth.
  3. Make the Dumpling Dough: In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and cold butter. Cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gently stir in the milk until the dough just comes together; do not overmix.
  4. Cook the Dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth. Cover the pot and simmer gently until dumplings puff up and are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  5. Final Seasoning and Serving: Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs. Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley or thyme if desired.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken to enrich the broth with more flavor.
  • Mix dumpling dough lightly to keep dumplings tender and fluffy.
  • Simmer dumplings gently to avoid toughness and ensure even cooking.
  • Skim excess fat from the broth after chicken has cooked for a cleaner taste.
  • Add fresh herbs at the end to maintain their bright flavors.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg

Keywords: chicken and dumplings, comfort food, easy dinner, one pot meal, classic recipe, family-friendly, homemade, cozy meal