Description
Explore the delightful world of homemade comfort food with this sumptuous Chicken and Dumplings recipe. Perfectly balanced flavors and tender textures make this dish a family favorite. Dive into a bowl of savory broth, succulent chicken, and fluffy dumplings, guaranteed to warm your soul.
Ingredients
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup matchstick carrots
1 cup diced celery
4 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
12 oz (1 can) evaporated milk
32 oz (1 quart) chicken stock
4 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper (or to taste)
Salt (to taste)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon, baking powder
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
¾ cup (6 oz) whole milk
4 tablespoons butter (melted)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, then add minced garlic.
- Stir in flour, then gradually add evaporated milk and chicken stock, stirring until smooth.
- Bring to a boil, then add shredded chicken, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Simmer while preparing dumplings.
- For dumplings, mix dry ingredients, then add milk and melted butter to form dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into simmering soup, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Check dumplings for doneness and serve hot.
Notes
Customize the recipe by adding your favorite herbs and spices.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days or frozen for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
