Chicken and Dumplings

If there’s one recipe that screams comfort food, it’s chicken and dumplings. This classic dish has tender chicken, a creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings that soak up all the flavor. It’s the kind of meal that warms your soul on a cold evening and makes you want seconds (and maybe even thirds).

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Why You’ll love Chicken and dumplings

Chicken and dumplings are a hug in a bowl. The chicken is juicy, the broth is hearty, and the dumplings are soft little pillows of goodness. It’s also one of those recipes that feels fancy but is actually really easy to make with everyday ingredients. Perfect for family dinners or when you need a cozy pick-me-up.

Ingredients

For the Soup

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• ½ cup heavy cream

For the Dumplings

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• ¾ cup milk

How to Make chicken and dumplings

1. In a large pot, melt butter and sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
2. Add chicken broth, chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
3. Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the pot. Stir in heavy cream.
4. To make dumplings, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add melted butter and milk to form a dough.
5. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
6. Serve hot and enjoy the ultimate comfort food!

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Chicken and Dumplings

Author: Balanced Healthy Meals

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 45 mins Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 6

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

If there’s one recipe that screams comfort food, it’s chicken and dumplings. This classic dish has tender chicken, a creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings that soak up all the flavor. It’s the kind of meal that warms your soul on a cold evening and makes you want seconds (and maybe even thirds).

Ingredients

Servings

Soup

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• ½ cup heavy cream

Dumplings

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• ¾ cup milk

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt butter and sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
2. Add chicken broth, chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
3. Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the pot. Stir in heavy cream.
4. To make dumplings, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add melted butter and milk to form a dough.
5. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
6. Serve hot and enjoy the ultimate comfort food!

Keywords: chicken and dumplings