Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Chicken and Dumplings, a delightful comfort food that brings families together. This classic dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy broth, complemented by fluffy dumplings that are easy to make from scratch. In just under an hour, you can create a meal that satisfies even the heartiest appetites while offering the perfect blend of flavors and textures. Ideal for cozy nights or festive gatherings, this recipe is versatile enough to accommodate various ingredients you might have on hand. Experience the joy of cooking with this simple yet rewarding recipe that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
- Fresh thyme and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and flour; cook for an additional minute.
- Gradually add evaporated milk and chicken stock while stirring until smooth.
- If using raw chicken, add it along with an extra cup of broth; simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through. Shred chicken and return to soup.
- For dumplings, mix flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, thyme, milk, and melted butter in a bowl until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the simmering soup; cover tightly and steam for about 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg