Chicken and Dumplings
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken and Dumplings
Description
This recipe begins by sautéing diced vegetables in butter to develop their sweetness before adding a large amount of chicken broth. Shredded or cubed cooked chicken is added to the simmering broth. The dumplings are made separately by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, cold butter, and milk into a dough that is then rolled out and cut into squares. Tossing them in some flour prevents sticking.
The dumplings are gradually dropped into the simmering broth and cooked until they are tender, absorbing the flavor of the broth while maintaining a soft, fluffy texture. The soup is seasoned with salt and pepper, and optionally poultry seasoning, for balance. The cooking process creates a satisfying dish with a contrast of tender chicken and vegetables and soft dumplings.
This stew works well as a filling main course on colder days. The dumplings provide a comforting starch element paired with protein and vegetables. Extra seasoning is added to taste, making it customizable. The recipe is straightforward and suitable for home cooks looking to prepare a classic dish.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter unsalted
- ½ cup carrot diced
- ½ cup celery diced
- ½ cup yellow onion diced
- 8 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 3 cups chicken shredded or cubed (rotisserie chicken works well here, cooked
Dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 Tablespoons butter cubed, cold unsalted
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk whole
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, and onion. Saute until vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the chicken.
- While the chicken broth is simmering, make the dumplings. For the dumplings: In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter with two forks, a pastry cutter, or your hands. Add the milk and mix until combined.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to ¼ inch thick. Cut dough into squares and toss with additional flour so that they don’t stick together.
- Stir the dumplings into the chicken broth a few at a time until all of them are added. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until dumplings have cooked. Add more salt and pepper to taste. You could also add some poultry seasoning for more flavor. Serve.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.1
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