Description
This classic Chicken and Dumplings recipe is the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a creamy broth make this Southern American dish a favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
For the Dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Main Soup: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened. Stir in flour, then gradually add chicken broth. Add chicken, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Dumplings: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and butter. Drop spoonfuls of dough into soup. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf, stir in cream and peas. Cook uncovered for 3–5 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
- Do not lift the lid while dumplings are cooking—steam is essential for fluffy dumplings.
- For a shortcut, use store-bought biscuit dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
