Description
A comforting and hearty Chicken and Dumplings recipe that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender shredded chicken simmered in a flavorful broth with vegetables and topped with fluffy dumplings.
Ingredients
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Main Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
For the Dumplings:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Main Soup: In a large pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Season with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add chicken broth and shredded chicken. Simmer.
- For the Dumplings: Mix flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and milk. Drop spoonfuls into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Stir in cream.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with bay leaf or white wine
- Use biscuit dough as a dumpling shortcut
- Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
