Description
Creamy Chicken & Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food that wraps you in warmth with every spoonful. This rich and savory dish features tender chicken simmered in a luscious cream sauce, accompanied by fluffy dumplings that are simply irresistible. Perfect for chilly evenings, family gatherings, or cozy nights in, this recipe brings nostalgia and satisfaction to any dining table. Get ready to enjoy a bowl full of happiness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups dumpling mix (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice onion, carrots, and celery; cube chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant (3-5 minutes).
- Add veggies & chicken: Stir in carrots and celery; cook until softened. Add cubed chicken and season with salt and pepper for about 7 minutes.
- Pour in broth: Add chicken broth to cover the mixture; bring to a gentle boil.
- Incorporate cream: Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream until combined.
- Add dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of dumpling mix into the broth; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg