Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

🍗 Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients

For the Soup/Broth:

• 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs) or 4 chicken breasts/thighs

• 6 cups chicken broth

• 3 carrots, sliced

• 3 celery stalks, sliced

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)

• 1–2 bay leaves

For the Dumplings:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp butter (cold, cut into small pieces)

• ¾ cup milk

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Chicken Broth

1. Place chicken in a large pot with broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 45–60 minutes (or until chicken is cooked and tender).

3. Remove chicken, let cool slightly, then shred the meat. Discard bones (if using whole chicken).

Step 2: Prepare the Dumplings

1. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

2. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Stir in milk until a soft dough forms.

Step 3: Cook Dumplings

1. Bring chicken broth back to a gentle simmer.

2. Drop dumplings by spoonfuls into simmering broth.

3. Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes, do not lift lid until cooked! Dumplings should puff up and cook through.

Step 4: Finish

1. Stir shredded chicken back into the pot.

2. Adjust salt and pepper.

3. Serve hot, with extra pepper if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Thicker broth: Mix 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch with a little water and stir in before adding dumplings.

• Extra flavor: Add a splash of cream for creamier chicken and dumplings.

• Herb upgrade: Parsley, sage, or rosemary can boost flavor.

• Shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken and pre-made biscuit dough for dumplings.

This is classic stick-to-your-ribs comfort food 😋.