Description
Chicken and Dumplings is a classic Southern comfort dish made with tender chicken in a creamy, savory broth and topped with fluffy, homemade dumplings. It’s cozy, hearty, and perfect for cold days or family dinners.
Ingredients
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- For the Chicken Stew:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
- For the Dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Add shredded chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes until the broth thickens slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh parsley. Reduce heat to low while you prepare the dumplings.
- For the dumplings, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in melted butter and milk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering stew. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid, allowing dumplings to steam.
- Once the dumplings are puffed and cooked through, garnish with more parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Don’t lift the lid while dumplings are cooking—steam is key!
- Add peas or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
