Description
Enjoy the warm embrace of homemade Chicken and Dumplings, a classic comfort food that’s perfect for any occasion. With a rich, creamy broth brimming with tender chicken and fluffy dumplings made from scratch, this dish delivers flavor in every bite. In just under an hour, you can create a satisfying meal that will leave your family and friends asking for seconds. Whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner or seeking a hearty option for a chilly evening, this recipe is sure to become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 quart chicken stock (+1 extra cup if using raw chicken)
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (or 1.5 lbs raw, skinless chicken breasts/thighs)
- Fresh thyme, black pepper, and salt to taste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (for dumplings)
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (for dumplings)
- 1 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, optional for dumplings)
- 3/4 cup whole milk (for dumplings)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter (for dumplings)
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat with melted butter for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in flour and cook for one minute while stirring continuously. Gradually add evaporated milk and chicken stock while stirring until the mixture thickens.
- If using raw chicken, add it along with an additional cup of broth; simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked through, then shred the chicken back into the pot. If using pre-cooked chicken, bring soup to a boil before adding it along with seasoning; lower heat and let simmer uncovered while preparing dumplings.
- Prepare dumplings by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, thyme, milk, and melted butter until combined. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the simmering broth; cover and cook for about 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg