Description
This Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings recipe is the ultimate cozy comfort food, filled with tender shredded chicken, fluffy homemade dumplings, and a rich, creamy broth. It’s a heartwarming one-pot meal perfect for chilly nights, family dinners, or anyone craving classic Southern-style goodness.
Ingredients
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For the chicken stew:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or boiled)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté for 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, then stir in shredded chicken, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and reduce heat to low.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter to make dumpling batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra richness, use bone-in chicken and simmer it from scratch.
- Avoid lifting the lid while dumplings cook for best texture.
- Add mushrooms or corn for a variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern, American
