Chicken and Dumplings
A comforting classic dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a savory broth with soft, fluffy dumplings for a hearty meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs), cut into pieces
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
- ¾ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chicken pieces and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool. Add the celery, carrots, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper to the broth. Simmer while you prepare the dumplings.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
- Shred the cooled chicken, discarding skin and bones, then return the meat to the pot.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the simmering broth. Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes without lifting the lid, until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Stir in fresh parsley if using, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, use homemade chicken broth and add a splash of cream before serving for richness.