Chicken and Dumplings
This cozy chicken and dumplings recipe brings together tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich, comforting broth the whole family will love.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Cutting Board
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Chicken and Broth Base
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs cut into chunks
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Dumplings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Warm a large pot over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil. Stir in the diced onions, carrots, and celery until the onions soften.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on the outside.
- Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring the pot to a gentle simmer.
- To make the dumplings, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk and melted butter until a dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough directly into the simmering broth, spacing them slightly so they have room to puff up.
- Cover the pot and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid. The dumplings will steam and become fluffy.
- Remove the lid and gently stir the broth. Let everything simmer for another few minutes until the dumplings are fully cooked.
Notes
For extra richness, stir in a splash of cream at the end. A sprinkle of fresh parsley brightens everything too.
