Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and Dumplings is a comforting classic Southern dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy broth with fluffy, soft dumplings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 small onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk until just combined to form dumpling batter.
- Stir shredded chicken into the simmering broth and vegetables.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the surface of the simmering broth.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes without lifting the lid, until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
- Season with salt, pepper, and stir in fresh parsley if using.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of heavy cream at the end or serve with crusty bread to soak up the broth.