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A steaming bowl of chicken and dumplings with vegetables

Chicken and Dumplings

This recipe guides you through making delicious chicken and dumplings in 5 easy steps, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup butter melted
Vegetables (Optional)
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 medium celery stalks chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a large pot with chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until cooked through. Remove chicken, shred, and set aside, reserving the broth.
  2. Prepare the dumpling dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually add milk and melted butter, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  3. Cook the dumplings: Bring the reserved broth back to a gentle simmer. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering broth, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
  4. Combine and serve: Stir the shredded chicken back into the pot with the dumplings. If using, add chopped carrots, celery, and onion and cook until tender. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Garnish and enjoy: Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or chives.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the broth while the chicken is cooking. Adjust the consistency of the dumplings by adding a little more flour if the dough is too sticky, or a splash more milk if it's too dry.