Description
This homemade Chicken and Dumplings recipe is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With a rich, creamy broth and fluffy dumplings made from scratch, this dish warms the heart and satisfies the palate. In just under an hour, you can whip up this delightful meal that’s sure to impress.
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
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (for dumplings)
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (for dumplings)
- 1 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, optional, for dumplings)
- 3/4 cup whole milk (for dumplings)
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted, for dumplings)
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Mix in flour to create a roux; cook for a minute before gradually adding evaporated milk and chicken stock. Stir continuously until thickened.
- If using raw chicken, add additional broth and simmer until cooked through (20 minutes); shred before returning to the pot. If using pre-cooked chicken, bring the mixture to a boil, then stir in chicken along with seasonings.
- Prepare dumplings by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, thyme, milk, and melted butter until just combined. Drop spoonfuls into the simmering broth and cover; cook for about 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg