Description

Chicken and Dumplings is a classic comfort dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a flavorful creamy broth, topped with soft, fluffy dumplings. It’s a warm, hearty one-pot meal perfect for family dinners or cozy nights.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts (boneless or bone-in)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for soup)
1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Dumplings:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup milk

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Instructions

Heat oil or butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and sear both sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
Sprinkle in flour and stir to coat vegetables. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
Slowly add chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add bay leaf and thyme.
Return chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to pot. Stir in milk or cream. Season to taste.
To make dumplings: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Stir in milk to form a soft dough.
Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the simmering soup. Cover and cook on low for 15–20 minutes, or until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
Discard bay leaf. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Add frozen peas or green beans for extra vegetables.Use rotisserie chicken for a faster version.Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free variation.For herbed dumplings, mix in chopped parsley, dill, or chives into the dough.Dumplings are best made fresh, not ahead of time.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 410
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 690mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg