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Chicken And Dumplings

Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

This Chicken And Dumplings Recipe is creamy, cozy, and loaded with tender chicken and fluffy homemade dumplings. It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s simple enough for weeknights but satisfying enough for Sunday dinner. One pot, basic ingredients, and big homemade flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen peas optional
For the Dumplings:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 cup milk

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
  2. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes; slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
  3. Add shredded chicken, milk or cream, thyme, salt, and pepper; simmer 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in peas if using.
  5. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, melted butter, and milk to form a soft dough.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough over the simmering soup.
  7. Cover and cook 12–15 minutes without lifting the lid until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.

Notes

Keep the lid closed while the dumplings cook to ensure they steam properly.
Do not overmix the dumpling dough for a soft, fluffy texture.
Add extra broth if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop.
 
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