Description

Discover the ultimate comfort of Homemade Chicken and Dumplings, an easy, crowd‑pleasing dish that blends tender shredded chicken, buttery broth, and pillowy dumplings. This recipe uses simple pantry staples—flour, baking powder, butter, milk, and fresh vegetables to create a hearty soup that’s perfect for family dinners or cold evenings. Ready in under an hour, it serves six and delivers rich flavor without complicated techniques, making it ideal for beginners seeking a extra satisfying meals.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound cooked shredded chicken
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups all‑purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup milk
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until tender.
Add chicken broth and shredded chicken; season with garlic powder and thyme; bring to a simmer.
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; stir in milk until a soft dough forms.
Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering broth; cover and cook 15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.
Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

For a richer broth
use leftover rotisserie chicken or add a splash of cream at the end. Dumplings can be frozen raw and cooked directly from frozen
adding two extra minutes to the cooking time.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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