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Easy Chicken and Dumplings

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This easy chicken and dumplings recipe features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fluffy dumplings, all simmered in a seasoned broth for a warm, comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken Rotisserie chicken works great!
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Dumpling Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp butter Melted
Seasonings
  • to taste fresh thyme
  • to taste garlic powder
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat and add the diced onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the shredded chicken, followed by the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  3. Add thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Let everything simmer for another 5 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Then stir in the milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
  5. Using a spoon, drop dollops of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth. Cover the pot and cook for another 15-20 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
  6. Ladle into bowls and enjoy the warmth and coziness of this fantastic dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

To keep your chicken and dumplings fresh, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for longer storage. Dumplings may lose some fluffiness when reheated.
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