Easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

This Easy Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender chicken and fluffy homemade dumplings in a savory broth. It’s the perfect meal for chilly evenings or whenever you need a warm, satisfying dinner.

With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe brings classic home-cooked flavor to your table with minimal fuss.

This Easy Chicken and Dumplings recipe is not just a meal; it’s a comforting embrace in a bowl. Enjoy the rich flavors and tender dumplings with your family on any day that calls for a bit of extra warmth and comfort.

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 6-8

Ingredients

For the Soup:

• 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 evaporated milk
• 32 oz 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

For the Homemade Dumplings:

• 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)
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 4 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

1. Prepare the Soup:

• In a large, heavy-bottomed pot (such as a Dutch oven), melt the butter over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to wilt.
• Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for 1 more minute.
• Sprinkle in the flour and stir to combine, cooking for another minute to remove the raw flour taste.
• Pour in the evaporated milk and chicken stock, stirring quickly to combine and prevent lumps.

1. Simmer the Soup:

• Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the shredded chicken, thyme, black pepper, and salt.
• Reduce heat to a simmer and let the soup cook uncovered while you prepare the dumplings.

1. Make the Dumplings:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, black pepper, salt, and thyme.
• Make a well in the center and add the milk and melted butter.
• Stir using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until a dough ball forms. If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk.
• Using a large cookie scoop, drop dough balls directly into the simmering soup, spacing them evenly around the pot.

1. Cook the Dumplings:

• Gently press the dumplings down so the soup just covers the tops of them.
• Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to maintain a low simmer, and cook for 15 minutes.
• Gently stir the soup and dumplings, then test a dumpling by cutting it in half to ensure they are cooked through.

1. Serve:

• If the dumplings are fully cooked, serve the chicken and dumplings hot. If not, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes and check again.