Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Chicken and Dumplings, a classic comfort food perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. This hearty dish features a rich, creamy broth filled with tender chicken and fluffy dumplings made from scratch. Quick to prepare in just 50 minutes, it’s an ideal solution for busy weeknights or chilly evenings when you crave something delightful. With every spoonful, you’ll experience soothing flavors that make this recipe a beloved staple in American cuisine.
Ingredients
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- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 quart chicken stock (+1 extra cup if using raw chicken)
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (or 1.5 lbs raw skinless chicken)
- Fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, optional)
- 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, optional)
- 3/4 cup (6 oz) whole milk
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until soft.
- Stir in garlic and flour; cook for another minute. Gradually whisk in evaporated milk and chicken stock until combined.
- For raw chicken: Add an extra cup of stock and simmer until cooked through. Shred the chicken and return it to the pot. For pre-cooked chicken: Bring the broth to a boil, add chicken, thyme, black pepper, and salt; simmer.
- In a mixing bowl, combine two cups of all-purpose flour with baking powder, black pepper, salt, and thyme. Stir in whole milk and melted butter until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture onto the simmering soup without lifting the lid for about 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg