Description
Indulge in the heartwarming comfort of this Homemade Chicken and Dumplings Recipe, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With tender chicken simmered in a creamy broth and fluffy homemade dumplings, this dish is a true delight that warms both the body and soul. The best part? It’s a one-pot wonder, making cleanup effortless. In just about 50 minutes, you can serve a wholesome meal that pleases everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 (32 oz) quart chicken stock
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- Fresh thyme
- Black pepper
- Salt
- 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
- 3/4 cup (6 oz) whole milk
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Add flour to create a roux, then gradually mix in evaporated milk and chicken stock, stirring continuously until thickened.
- Bring to a boil and add shredded chicken along with seasonings. Simmer uncovered.
- For dumplings, combine dry ingredients and mix wet ingredients separately. Combine both mixtures until just mixed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup without lifting the lid for about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg