Description
Chicken and dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, delivering warmth and nostalgia in every bite. This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered in a creamy broth, complemented by fluffy dumplings and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this recipe is simple enough for novice cooks while impressive enough to delight seasoned chefs. Dive into a bowl of this homemade goodness that wraps around you like a warm blanket.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chicken until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add carrots, celery, and onion; stir until tender (another 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, milk, and melted butter until just mixed (lumps are okay).
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture onto the boiling broth; cover tightly for about 10 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg