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Classic Chicken and Dumplings

A comforting and hearty classic, this chicken and dumplings recipe features tender chicken simmered in a flavorful broth with fluffy, delicious dumplings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Broth

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • salt to taste

For the Dumplings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine chicken, chicken broth, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Set aside.
  • While chicken is shredding, prepare the dumpling dough. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and melted butter.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the pot with the vegetables and broth. Bring the mixture back to a simmer.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the simmering broth. Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy. Do not lift the lid while dumplings are cooking.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf to the broth while it simmers. You can also thicken the broth slightly by whisking together 2 tablespoons of flour or cornstarch with a little cold water and stirring it into the simmering liquid before adding the dumplings.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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