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Chicken and Dumplings

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650
A comforting classic featuring tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a creamy broth.

Ingredients

Butter

  • 6 tablespoons butter

Vegetables

  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)

Flour for roux

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Liquid ingredients

  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk (or half and half)
  • 1 quart (32 oz) chicken stock (+1 extra cup if using raw chicken)
  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (or raw chicken breasts/thighs)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or dried) (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper (or to taste)
  • salt to taste salt

Dumpling batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or dried) (optional)
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter (melted)

Instructions 

  • Sauté vegetables and garlic in butter until tender.
  • Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to make a roux.
  • Gradually add chicken stock and evaporated milk, stirring until smooth. Add chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Mix dumpling ingredients to form batter.
  • Drop spoonfuls of batter into simmering soup and cook for 10 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock and fresh herbs.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, dumplings