Description
A cozy, creamy chicken and dumplings recipe made with tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich savory broth that feels like pure comfort in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Melt the butter, then add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the flour and cook briefly, then slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk until smooth.
- Add the chicken pieces and bring to a gentle simmer.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and milk to form a soft dumpling dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering broth.
- Cover and cook until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir in fresh parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Simmer gently to keep the broth creamy.
- Avoid overmixing the dumpling dough for the best texture.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating if it thickens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg