Name: Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs or breasts; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup milk or cream; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Description

A classic American comfort dish featuring tender, shredded chicken simmered in a rich, savory broth with soft, fluffy homemade dumplings. This warm and hearty chicken and dumplings recipe is perfect for cozy family meals.

Ingredients

Chicken and Broth

4 chicken thighs or breasts
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup milk or cream
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Dumplings

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted

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Instructions

Cook the chicken: Place the chicken thighs or breasts in a large pot with the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and tender, about 25-30 minutes. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks; set aside.
Sauté vegetables: In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, approximately 5-7 minutes.
Add garlic and chicken: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Add liquids and simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and milk or cream. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Prepare dumpling dough: In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk and melted butter, stirring until you form a soft dough.
Cook dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough carefully into the simmering soup. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook without lifting for 12-15 minutes, until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
Season and serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as desired. Serve hot, spooning dumplings and chicken into each bowl.

Notes

Do not lift the lid while the dumplings are cooking to ensure they steam properly and become fluffy.
The soup will thicken as it rests; if it becomes too thick, thin with additional broth or milk before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American