Chicken and Dumplings
A comforting classic Southern dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a flavorful broth with soft, fluffy dumplings. Perfect for cozy dinners any time of year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the shredded chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk until just combined to form dumpling batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the simmering broth. Cover the pot and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid, until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Gently stir the dumplings into the stew. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a handful of fresh parsley before serving or use homemade chicken broth for deeper taste.