Description
This homemade Chicken and Dumplings recipe is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights and family gatherings. With its rich, creamy broth and fluffy dumplings made from scratch, this dish is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. In just under an hour, you can create a delicious meal that brings everyone together. Customize it with leftover chicken or seasonal veggies, making it versatile for any occasion. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a delightful dining experience. Enjoy the comforting flavors of this classic dish with loved ones!
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 cups all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour to form a roux and cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in evaporated milk and chicken stock until smooth.
- If using raw chicken, add an extra cup of broth and simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through. Shred the chicken before returning it to the soup.
- For pre-cooked chicken, simply add it along with thyme, pepper, and salt to the broth; simmer uncovered while preparing dumplings.
- Combine dumpling ingredients in a bowl; drop spoonfuls into simmering broth. Cover and cook until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg