Description

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Homemade Chicken and Dumplings recipe, featuring tender rotisserie chicken, a savory broth, and light, fluffy dumplings that soak up every delicious bite. Perfect for busy weeknights, this budget‑friendly dish requires just a few pantry staples and simple steps, delivering a hearty, satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Ideal for meal prep, leftovers freeze well, and the flavors stay rich and soothing. Serve hot, savor bite, and share joy n

Ingredients

Scale

1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Heat the chicken broth in a large pot over medium heat and add the shredded rotisserie chicken. Simmer gently.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in melted butter and milk until a soft dough forms.
Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering broth, cover, and steam for 15‑20 minutes until fluffy.
Remove the lid, check seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor
add fresh herbs like parsley or thyme just before serving. If the broth thickens
thin with additional chicken broth or water. Leftovers reheat well on the stove with a splash of broth.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 80mg

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