Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this easy Chicken and Dumplings recipe. A heartwarming dish featuring succulent pieces of chicken simmered in a rich broth, complemented by fluffy dumplings that soak up all the delicious flavors. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights at home, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Whether you’re craving a classic or looking to add your favorite herbs and veggies, this Chicken and Dumplings will fill your kitchen with savory aromas and create lasting memories around the dinner table. Get ready to warm your soul with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 6–8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Dumpling mix (or homemade with flour, baking powder, milk, butter)
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and brown the chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add sliced carrots and chopped celery; sauté for about five minutes until softened.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the pot. Bring to a gentle boil.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, milk, melted butter, and seasoning to form a soft dough for dumplings.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture into the boiling broth; cover with a lid and steam for 10 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Gently stir before serving hot in bowls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg