Description
Indulge in this comforting and creamy chicken and dumplings recipe that is perfect for cozy family dinners. Tender shredded chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a rich broth make this a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the Dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery. Add garlic, chicken, broth, thyme, parsley, pepper, and salt. Simmer until chicken is cooked. Shred chicken and return to pot. Add peas and heavy cream.
- Make the Dumplings: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk. Drop spoonfuls onto simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Serve: Stir gently and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
- Do not lift the lid while dumplings cook to ensure they stay fluffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
