Chicken and Dumplings
A comforting classic Southern dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich broth with soft, fluffy dumplings. Perfect for cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk until a soft dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the boiling broth, cover the pot, and reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook the dumplings for 15 minutes, avoiding lifting the lid to ensure proper rising.
- Stir in shredded chicken, pepper, and parsley; cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of heavy cream before serving or garnish with fresh thyme.