Description
Chicken and Dumplings is a classic comfort food dish that combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a rich, savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken pieces and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer.
- Add carrots, celery, and onion to the pot. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the simmering broth.
- Cover the pot and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pot, shred it, and return it to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Serve hot and enjoy your comforting meal!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Feel free to use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
- Adjust the thickness of the broth by adding more or less chicken broth as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken and Dumplings, Comfort Food, Chicken Recipe