Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this homemade Chicken and Dumplings recipe. This dish features a rich and creamy broth that perfectly envelops tender chicken and fluffy dumplings, creating a heartwarming meal ideal for cozy dinners or family gatherings. Whether you opt for pre-cooked chicken or raw chicken breasts, this recipe is versatile and quick to prepare, making it a go-to option for busy weeknights. In just about 50 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying classic from scratch, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (12 oz) can 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 breasts/thighs)
- Fresh thyme, black pepper, salt
- For 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, 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 onions, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add flour and stir continuously for one minute.
- Gradually pour in evaporated milk and chicken stock; mix until smooth.
- If using raw chicken, add an extra cup of broth and simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked through; shred before returning to the pot.
- If using pre-cooked chicken, bring the mixture to a boil before adding the shredded chicken along with thyme, pepper, and salt.
- Simmer uncovered while preparing dumplings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg