Here’s a comforting, classic Chicken and Dumplings recipe—creamy, hearty, and perfect for a cozy meal. 🍗🥣
🍗 Chicken and Dumplings
🧾 Ingredients (4–6 servings)
For the Soup
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme or poultry seasoning
- ½ cup milk or cream (optional, for creamier broth)
For the Dumplings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Soup Base
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chicken, broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
2️⃣ Make Dumpling Dough
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined.
3️⃣ Add Dumplings
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto simmering soup.
- Cover tightly and simmer 15 minutes—do NOT lift the lid.
4️⃣ Finish
- Stir in milk or cream if using.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot with fresh parsley or cracked black pepper on top.
⭐ Tips
- Keep the soup gently simmering, not boiling, for fluffy dumplings.
- Never lift the lid while dumplings cook—they need steam.
- For extra richness, add a tablespoon of butter at the end.
- Leftovers thicken; add broth when reheating.
If you want, I can also give a Southern-style flat dumpling version or a slow-cooker chicken and dumplings recipe.
