Description
Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. This classic dish features tender shredded chicken simmered in a rich, creamy broth, topped with fluffy homemade dumplings that are quick to prepare. In just 50 minutes, you can whip up this heartwarming meal that will delight both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re using leftover chicken or cooking fresh, this adaptable recipe lets you customize it with your favorite vegetables and spices, ensuring every bowl is uniquely yours. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a refreshing salad for a complete meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk (or half and half)
- 1 (32 oz) quart chicken stock (+1 extra cup of broth if using raw chicken)
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (or 1.5 lbs raw, skinless chicken breasts or thighs)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, optional)
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper (or to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon, baking powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, optional)
- 3/4 cup (6 oz) whole milk
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes; add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Stir in flour to create a roux; cook for 1 minute. Gradually add evaporated milk and chicken stock while stirring until thickened.
- If using raw chicken, add extra broth and simmer until cooked through before shredding. For cooked chicken, boil the mixture then stir in shredded chicken with thyme and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, thyme, milk, and melted butter to make dumpling dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg