Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken and Dumplings recipe. Tender chicken simmers in a savory broth, accompanied by fluffy dumplings that soak up all the delicious flavors. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the pot. Sear both sides until golden brown (about 4 minutes per side).
- Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves and thyme. Let simmer for about 20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, milk, and melted butter until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Shred chicken inside the pot before serving; stir gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg