Chicken and Dumplings
This homemade Chicken and Dumplings recipe is the epitome of comfort food, delivering a warm, creamy broth filled with tender chicken and fluffy dumplings that will make any meal feel special. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this dish combines wholesome ingredients to create a delightful balance of flavors and textures. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up a hearty dinner in under an hour. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or herbs for an extra touch. Your family and friends will love this classic dish that brings everyone together around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
- 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, optional)
- 3/4 cup whole milk (for dumplings)
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle in flour to create a roux, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Gradually add evaporated milk and chicken stock while stirring to avoid lumps.
- If using raw chicken, add it along with an extra cup of broth; simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked through. Shred chicken before returning it to the pot.
- For pre-cooked chicken: Bring soup to a boil; add shredded chicken, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Simmer uncovered while preparing dumplings.
- To make dumplings: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and thyme. In another bowl, mix melted butter with milk; pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture into simmering soup; cover and cook for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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