Description

Discover the ultimate chicken and dumplings recipe that delivers a creamy, rich broth filled with tender chicken, sweet carrots, crisp celery, and fragrant thyme, topped with light, fluffy dumplings that melt in your mouth. This easy, weeknight-friendly soup combines comforting flavors and simple steps, perfect for families craving hearty comfort food. Follow it for perfect texture, balanced seasoning, and quick cleanup, making dinner a delightful experience. Try it tonight!Enjoy

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb chicken, boneless and skinless, cubed
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup onion, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Heat butter in the pot, add onion, carrots, and celery, sauté until softened.
Add cubed chicken, brown on all sides.
Pour in chicken broth and milk, stir in salt, thyme, and pepper, bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
In a bowl whisk flour and baking powder, stir in melted butter to form a thick batter.
Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the simmering soup, cover tightly and steam for 15‑20 minutes without lifting the lid.
Taste the broth, adjust seasoning, ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme if desired.

Notes

For a richer broth
stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end. For gluten‑free
use a suitable flour blend. Adjust herbs to taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 servings
Calories: 480
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg

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