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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!