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Chicken & Dumplings

Classic comfort food with tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a creamy vegetable broth. Perfect for family dinners and cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Broth
  • 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
Dumplings
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, combine chicken, carrots, celery, onion, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20 minutes until chicken is cooked.
  2. Remove chicken, shred it, and set aside. Strain broth if desired.
  3. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter to form a soft dough.
  4. Return shredded chicken to simmering broth.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into simmering broth. Cover and cook 15 minutes without stirring.
  6. Add milk and butter for a creamy consistency. Adjust salt and pepper.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and thyme. Serve hot.

Notes

Best served fresh. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.