Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

why make this recipe

This chicken and dumplings recipe is warm, simple, and filling. It uses few ingredients you likely have at home. The soup is soft and mild, so kids and adults both like it. If you enjoy easy chicken meals, you can also try a smothered chicken and rice recipe for another comforting dinner.

introduction

This recipe makes a thick, homey stew with soft dumplings. You cook chicken in broth with a little celery and onion. Then you drop dough strips into the hot broth. The dumplings cook in the broth and help thicken it. You end with shredded chicken returned to the pot. The result is warm, plain, and very comforting.

how to make Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

1. Boil the chicken in the chicken broth with the celery and onion.
2. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the chicken cooks through.
3. While the broth simmers, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and milk to make a soft dough.
4. Roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into strips or small pieces.
5. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the broth. Discard the vegetables and keep the broth.
6. Drop the dough strips into the simmering broth. Keep the broth at a gentle simmer.
7. Simmer the dumplings gently for 20–30 minutes until they swell and the broth thickens.
8. Shred the cooked chicken and return it to the pot. Stir and heat through.
9. Taste and add salt or pepper if you need it. Serve hot.

Ingredients :

• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 2 celery ribs
• 1/2 onion
• 3 cups flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1.25 tsp salt
• 1 cup + 2 tbsp milk

Directions :

• Boil broth with chicken, celery, and onion; simmer 15 mins.
• Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and milk into a dough.
• Roll dough 1/4 inch thick and cut into strips.
• Remove chicken and veggies from broth; discard veggies.
• Drop dough strips into simmering broth.
• Simmer gently for 20-30 mins to thicken.
• Shred chicken and return to pot.
• Season and serve.

how to serve Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Serve hot in deep bowls. A sprinkle of fresh parsley or black pepper is nice. This dish is good with plain bread or a light salad on the side. It is a full meal on its own.

how to store Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Cool the soup to room temperature. Put it in a sealed container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove until hot. Dumplings will soak up liquid over time; you may add a little broth or water when reheating. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

tips to make Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

• Use low heat when simmering dumplings so they cook through without falling apart.
• Do not crowd the pot when you add dumplings. Drop them in a single layer if possible.
• If the dough is too sticky, dust with a little flour. If it is too dry, add a tablespoon of milk.
• You can use cooked rotisserie chicken to save time; add it at the end to warm through.
• Taste the broth before adding more salt. The broth and the chicken can already be salty.

variation (if any)

• Add sliced carrots or peas for more veg. Cook them with the chicken or add later so they stay bright.
• Use herbs like thyme or bay leaf in the broth for more flavor. Remove bay leaf before serving.
• Make biscuit-style dumplings by adding a little butter to the dough for richness.

FAQs

Q: Can I use thighs instead of breasts?
A: Yes. Thighs add more flavor and stay moist. Adjust cooking time if very large.

Q: How do I know dumplings are done?
A: Cut one in half. The inside should be cooked through with no raw dough. They will be fluffy and soft.

Q: Can I make the dough ahead of time?
A: You can mix the dry parts ahead. Add milk right before you roll and cut the dough for best texture.

Q: Can I make this recipe vegetarian?
A: Use vegetable broth and add mushrooms or beans instead of chicken. The dumplings will still cook the same way.

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