Homemade Chicken and Dumplings
Homemade chicken and dumplings is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to your kitchen. With tender pieces of chicken simmered in a rich broth, fluffy dumplings, and fresh vegetables, this dish is perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings. Easy to make and full of flavor, it will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy a bowl of this heartwarming classic that’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 1 cup onion (diced)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced chicken in olive oil until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes).
- Add diced carrots, celery, and onion; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil while scraping any browned bits from the pot.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, milk, melted butter, salt, and thyme until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture into boiling broth; cover and steam for about 15 minutes.
- Once dumplings are fluffy, serve in bowls with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Experiment with adding seasonal vegetables like peas or swapping chicken for turkey. For extra flavor, try incorporating rosemary into the dumpling mix.