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Chicken and Dumplings

A hearty and comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a savory broth with fluffy dumplings, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, boneless and skinless Use thighs for juicier meat.
  • 4 cups chicken broth Preferably homemade for added flavor.
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
Dumpling Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Whole wheat flour can be used as a healthier option.
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ cup milk Preferably whole or buttermilk.
  • 2 tbsp butter Melted.
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh parsley for garnish Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, add the chicken breasts or thighs and pour in the chicken broth. Bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat, cooking the chicken for about 20 minutes until fully cooked. Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Cook them in the broth for about 5-7 minutes until they soften.
Cooking Dumplings
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Add the milk and butter, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  2. Bring the broth back to a gentle boil. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the bubbling broth, then add back the shredded chicken. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving. Ladle generous portions into bowls and enjoy.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing is an option, but dumplings may become softer when reheated.