Chicken and Dumpling Recipe

Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort dish made with tender chicken, a rich broth, vegetables, and soft dough dumplings simmered together into a hearty meal. It originated in the Southern United States and remains a staple for cozy, home-style cooking.

🥘 What Makes This Recipe Special

This recipe combines:

• Juicy shredded chicken
• Flavorful broth with vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion
• Soft, fluffy dumplings that cook right in the soup

The result is a thick, stew-like dish that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken Stew

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 carrots (diced)
• 2 celery stalks (chopped)
• 1 cup peas (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tsp thyme or parsley

For the Dumplings

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter (melted)

👉 These ingredients are typical in classic recipes using chicken, broth, and simple flour-based dumpling dough.

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👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step: How to Make Chicken and Dumplings

Step 1: Cook the Base

• Heat butter in a large pot
• Add onion, carrots, and celery
• Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft

Step 2: Build the Broth

• Pour in chicken broth
• Add shredded chicken and herbs
• Bring to a gentle boil

👉 This forms the rich base of the dish with vegetables and chicken simmered together.

Step 3: Prepare Dumpling Dough

• Mix flour, baking powder, and salt
• Add milk and melted butter
• Stir into a soft dough

Step 4: Add Dumplings

• Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup
• Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes

⚠️ Do not lift the lid—steam helps dumplings cook properly.

Step 5: Final Simmer

• Let everything cook until dumplings are fluffy
• Adjust seasoning and serve hot

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🍲 Cooking Tips

• Use rotisserie chicken for a quick version
• Add extra flour or cream for a thicker broth
• Keep dumplings small so they cook evenly
• Avoid overcooking chicken, it can become tough

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🧾 Nutritional Information (Per Serving – Approx.)

👉 Lighter versions can be as low as ~266 calories depending on ingredients.