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chicken and dumplings

Irresistible Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Ready in Under 1 Hour

A classic comfort dish with tender chicken and fluffy dumplings simmered in a rich broth.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs), cut into pieces
  • 8 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine chicken, water or broth, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is tender.
  3. Remove chicken from broth, shred meat, and return to the pot.
  4. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter to form a dough.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering broth.
  6. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use leftover cooked chicken to save time.
  • Add peas or corn for extra vegetables.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: chicken and dumplings, comfort food, easy dinner, homemade dumplings