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Homemade chicken and dumplings with chicken pieces, dumplings, and vegetables in a savory broth
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Classic Chicken and Dumplings

A comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, savory broth with soft, fluffy dumplings. Perfect for cozy meals and family gatherings.
Course Soup, Stew
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword Chicken, Comfort Food, Dumplings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 400kcal
Author Chef Layla

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Chicken and Broth

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp thyme dried

Dumplings

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp butter melted

Instructions

  • In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken broth gradually while stirring. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the dumplings: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, without lifting the lid.

Notes

For a healthier version, use whole wheat flour for the dumplings and skinless chicken breast.