Description
This Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a warm, comforting classic that’s perfect for family meals or cozy nights in. With its rich, creamy broth and fluffy, homemade dumplings, this dish is sure to become a favorite. The tender chicken paired with fresh vegetables creates a flavorful combination that warms the soul. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, this dish feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
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 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 (32 oz) quart chicken stock
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (or 1.5 lbs raw chicken)
- Fresh thyme, black pepper, salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for the dumplings)
- 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon, baking powder (for the dumplings)
- 3/4 cup (6 oz) whole milk (for the dumplings)
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted, for the dumplings)
Instructions
- Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery in butter until softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in flour to form a roux; gradually add evaporated milk and chicken stock while stirring constantly until thickened.
- Add shredded cooked chicken or raw chicken with extra broth. Simmer until chicken is cooked through; shred if using raw.
- In a separate bowl, mix dumpling ingredients until just combined. Drop spoonfuls into the simmering soup and cover until cooked.
- 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: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg