Description
Homemade Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to your table. This delightful dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy broth and topped with fluffy, homemade dumplings. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or cozy evenings at home, this recipe combines fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs to create a wonderfully balanced meal. In just under an hour, you can whip up a hearty dish that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices for a personal touch. Enjoy the comforting flavors that remind you of home with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 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
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in flour to create a roux; cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Gradually add evaporated milk and chicken stock, stirring until smooth.
- If using raw chicken, add it along with extra broth/water; simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through. Shred the chicken and return it to the pot.
- For pre-cooked chicken: bring soup to boil, add shredded chicken along with thyme and seasoning; lower heat and let simmer.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, black pepper, salt, thyme, whole milk, and melted butter until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter into the simmering soup. Cover and cook without lifting the lid for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Serve hot garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Use quality chicken for better flavor; consider homemade broth for richness. Don't overmix dumpling dough to ensure they remain light and fluffy. Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like peas or adjusting seasonings.