Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Chicken and dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, a flavorful broth, and soft dumplings in one cozy dish. Perfect for chilly days or when you need a meal that feels like a warm hug, this recipe is simple to prepare and sure to satisfy the whole family.

Equipment:

• Large pot or Dutch oven
• Mixing bowls
• Wooden spoon
• Ladle

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Soup:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)

For the Dumplings:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Make the Soup Base:
   Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
2. Thicken the Broth:
   Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Gradually pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
3. Simmer the Soup:
   Add shredded chicken, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream if using.
4. Prepare the Dumpling Batter:
   In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter until a thick batter forms.
5. Add Dumplings:
   Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the simmering soup, making sure they don’t touch. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 10-15 minutes without lifting the lid, until they are fluffy and cooked through.
6. Finish and Serve:
   Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving gets plenty of dumplings. Serve warm and enjoy!

Presentation Ideas:

• Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme for a pop of color.
• Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
• Add a pinch of nutmeg or paprika to the soup for extra warmth.
• Leftovers can be reheated gently on the stovetop; add a splash of broth if the soup thickens too much.

Chicken and dumplings is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for bringing a touch of warmth to your table. With tender chicken, a creamy broth, and pillowy dumplings, this classic dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Treat your family to this heartwarming recipe tonight!

Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Warm up with this comforting chicken and dumplings recipe! Tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a creamy broth come together for a hearty, homemade meal everyone will love.

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Equipment

• Large pot or Dutch oven
• Mixing bowls
• Wooden spoon
• Ladle

Ingredients

  

• For the Chicken Soup:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
• 1 onion diced
• 2 carrots diced
• 2 celery stalks diced
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works great
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream optional
• For the Dumplings:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

 

• Make the Soup Base:
• Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Thicken the Broth:
• Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Gradually pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
• Simmer the Soup:
• Add shredded chicken, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream if using.
• Prepare the Dumpling Batter:
• In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter until a thick batter forms.
• Add Dumplings:
• Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the simmering soup, making sure they don’t touch. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 10-15 minutes without lifting the lid, until they are fluffy and cooked through.
• Finish and Serve:
• Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving gets plenty of dumplings. Serve warm and enjoy!