Chicken And Dumplings Recipe – A Cozy Classic for Busy Weeknights
Chicken and Dumplings is a classic comfort food made with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy dumplings simmered in a rich, savory broth. It’s a cozy, one-pot meal perfect for chilly days and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat butter or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
2. Add chicken, chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
3. Remove the chicken from the pot. Discard skin and bones, shred the meat, and return it to the pot.
4. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, melted butter, and chopped parsley to form a dough.
5. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
6. Remove bay leaf. Garnish with additional parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water) for a thicker broth if desired.
Feel free to add peas or other vegetables for added texture and flavor.
Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
Let dumplings cook covered and undisturbed to stay fluffy.
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