Description
Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings. This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered in rich, savory broth, topped with fluffy dumplings that soak up every bit of flavor. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a warm, satisfying meal on the table in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¾ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; sear chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pot.
- Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot; sauté until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and dried thyme; return seared chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, milk, salt, and herbs until just mixed (do not overmix).
- Scoop spoonfuls of dumpling batter over simmering broth; cover tightly and cook for another 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Check dumplings with a toothpick for doneness; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Substitute turkey for chicken for a different flavor. Incorporate additional veggies like peas or green beans for extra nutrition. Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.