Chicken and Dumplings

★ 4.8 · Medium

Tender shredded chicken and fluffy drop dumplings simmer together in a rich, creamy broth in this comforting one-pot classic. It is the kind of meal that makes a cold day feel better.

20 minPrep Time

50 minCook Time

70 minTotal Time

6 servingsYield

Why You'll Love This

Rich, creamy broth with fluffy homemade dumplings
One-pot comfort food classic
Great way to use leftover cooked chicken

Ingredients

2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
1yellow onion, diced
3carrots, sliced
3celery stalks, sliced
3 clovesgarlic, minced
1/3 cupall-purpose flour
6 cupschicken broth
1 lbboneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 teaspoondried thyme
1bay leaf
1 cupheavy cream or whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoonskosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
2 cupsall-purpose flour, for dumplings
1 tablespoonbaking powder
3/4 teaspoonsalt, for dumplings
3 tablespoonscold unsalted butter, cubed, for dumplings
3/4 cupwhole milk, for dumplings

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

460Calories

26gProtein

20gFat

45gCarbs

3gFiber

900mgSodium

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.

Method

In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 7 minutes, until softened.