Easy Chicken and Dumplings

why make this recipe

This soup is warm, simple, and full of home taste. It uses a rotisserie chicken to save time, so you can cook fast on a weeknight. If you like a slow-cooker option, see the easy crockpot chicken and dumplings recipe for another easy method.

introduction

Easy Chicken and Dumplings is a quick, cozy dish. The broth fills the kitchen with a nice smell. The dumplings are soft and light. This recipe uses common ingredients and takes little hands-on time.

how to make Easy Chicken and Dumplings

1. Heat the broth, cream, carrots, celery, and onion in a large pot over medium heat until it simmers.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add milk and melted butter. Stir until you get a soft dough.
3. Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering broth. Cover the pot and cook for about 15 minutes until the dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
4. Add the shredded rotisserie chicken and stir to heat the chicken. Serve the soup warm.

Ingredients :

• 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 onion, diced

Directions :

1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine chicken broth, heavy cream, diced carrots, celery, and onion. Bring to a simmer.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Add milk and melted butter, stirring until just combined to form a dough.
3. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the simmering broth and cook for about 15 minutes, covered, until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
4. Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken and heat through. Serve warm.

how to serve Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Serve hot in deep bowls. Spoon some broth and a few dumplings and chicken per bowl. Add fresh chopped parsley or a little black pepper on top if you like. This goes well with plain bread or a green salad.

how to store Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Cool the soup to room temperature, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove over low heat until warm. Note: dumplings may soak up broth over time. For best texture, store broth and dumplings separately if you can.

tips to make Easy Chicken and Dumplings

• Use warm broth to help the dumplings cook evenly.
• Do not lift the lid while the dumplings cook; steam helps them rise.
• If the dough is too wet, add a little more flour. If it is too dry, add a splash of milk.
• Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-size pieces for easy eating.

variation (if any)

• Add frozen peas in the last 5 minutes for color and quick veg.
• Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter soup.
• Swap fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.

FAQs

Q: Can I use raw chicken instead of rotisserie chicken?
A: Yes. Cook the raw chicken in the broth first until done, then shred it and continue with the dumplings.

Q: Can I freeze this soup?
A: You can freeze the broth and chicken, but dumplings may change texture. Freeze without dumplings for best results.

Q: How do I make bigger dumplings?
A: Use larger spoonfuls of dough and add a few more minutes to the covered cook time until they are fully cooked.

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