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Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings
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This easy Chicken and Dumplings recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich, flavorful broth with fluffy, pillowy dumplings that soak up every bite. Perfect for a warm, hearty, and comforting meal, it uses simple pantry staples and cooks entirely in one pot for minimal cleanup. Customizable with veggies and herbs, it’s an approachable dish ideal for family dinners or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Broth

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley), chopped for garnish

Dumplings

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk or buttermilk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large pot, sauté the chicken in butter over medium heat until lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same pot, add chopped onions, celery, and carrots; cook until softened to build flavor.
  2. Build the Broth: Sprinkle flour over the softened vegetables and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute to remove raw flour taste. Slowly whisk in chicken broth to form a thick, savory base. Return the chicken to the pot and simmer gently, allowing flavors to meld.
  3. Make the Dumpling Dough: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk just until combined to form a soft, light dough; do not overmix.
  4. Cook the Dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the simmering stew. Cover the pot tightly and let dumplings steam for about 15 minutes until fully cooked and fluffy.
  5. Final Touches: Stir in fresh herbs like parsley or thyme. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken for a richer broth flavor.
  • Do not overmix dumpling dough to keep dumplings tender.
  • Maintain a gentle simmer while cooking dumplings to prevent them from breaking apart.
  • Add quicker-cooking vegetables near the end to avoid mushiness.
  • Cover pot tightly during dumpling cooking to trap steam for perfect texture.

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Keywords: chicken and dumplings, comfort food, one pot meal, hearty stew, homemade dumplings

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