Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this homemade Chicken and Dumplings recipe. With tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy broth and fluffy dumplings made from scratch, this dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. The combination of fresh herbs and vegetables creates a satisfying flavor that warms the heart. In under an hour, you can whip up this classic favorite, making it ideal for busy weeknights or chilly evenings. Enjoy every comforting bite of this hearty meal, which is sure to become a beloved staple in your household.
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 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 32 oz chicken stock
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- Fresh thyme, black pepper, salt
- 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 (6 oz) whole milk (for dumplings)
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted, for dumplings)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add flour to the pot and stir to combine. Gradually mix in evaporated milk and chicken stock to form a smooth roux.
- If using raw chicken, add additional broth and simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked through; shred chicken and return to soup. If using cooked chicken, bring soup to a boil before adding shredded chicken along with thyme and seasoning.
- Prepare dumplings by mixing flour, baking powder, pepper, salt, thyme, milk, and melted butter until just combined; drop spoonfuls into simmering soup.
- Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg