Description
A heartwarming Chicken and Dumplings recipe that combines tender chicken, creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups seasonal vegetables (carrots, celery, peas)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- Optional: heavy cream for finishing
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop your seasonal vegetables.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add onion, and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate vegetables: Stir in seasonal vegetables and herbs, and sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth: Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer, letting it bubble for 15-20 minutes.
- Make the dumpling batter: Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and milk together to form a thick batter.
- Add dumplings to the stew: Drop spoonfuls of batter into simmering broth and cover to steam for 15-20 minutes.
- Finishing touches: Season with salt and pepper, and stir in heavy cream if desired.
- Serve it up: Ladle portions into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken, Dumplings, Comfort Food, Hearty Meal, Family Recipe