Homemade Chicken and Dumplings
Homemade chicken and dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy broth alongside fluffy dumplings that are light and airy. With its irresistible aroma and heartwarming flavors, this recipe is sure to bring back memories of cozy family gatherings. Easy to prepare and adaptable to seasonal ingredients, it’s the ideal meal for impressing friends or enjoying a quiet night in.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each). Remove from pot.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Return chicken to the pot with chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, melted butter, and milk until sticky dough forms.
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the pot. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture onto the simmering broth.
- Cover tightly with a lid and steam dumplings for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - Feel free to add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor. - For a twist, substitute traditional dumplings with biscuit dough.