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Chicken and Dumplings: The Ultimate Classic Comfort Food


  • Author: By Cora
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A classic Chicken and Dumplings recipe with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, rich broth, and fluffy homemade dumplings steamed right on top.


Ingredients

Scale

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 lbs bone-in skinless chicken breast or thighs

Salt and pepper to taste

5 tablespoons butter

1 small yellow onion, diced

1 cup carrots, diced

2 sticks celery, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon hot sauce

1/3 cup flour

4 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 chicken bouillon cube (optional)

1 1/2 cups half and half

3/4 cup frozen peas

Seasonings:

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

1/4 teaspoon ground sage

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Dumplings:

2 cups cake flour or all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons sugar

3/4 cup cold sour cream

1/4 cup cold milk

4 tablespoons butter, melted


Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sear in oil for 3 minutes per side.

2. Let chicken rest, then cut into bite-sized pieces and discard bones.

3. Melt butter and cook onions, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.

4. Add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and seasonings. Cook 1 minute.

5. Add flour and stir for 2 minutes.

6. Add broth gradually, stirring constantly. Add half and half and bouillon.

7. Add peas and bring to a gentle boil.

8. Mix dumpling dry ingredients in a bowl.

9. Add sour cream, milk, and melted butter; fold gently.

10. Return chicken to soup.

11. Scoop dumpling dough over the soup evenly.

12. Cover and steam for 15 minutes without lifting lid.

13. Check doneness, garnish, and serve.

Notes

Searing chicken adds flavor but is optional.

Use leftover chicken to save time.

Do not lift lid while dumplings steam.

Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 657
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 1410
  • Fat: 38
  • Saturated Fat: 20
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 29
  • Cholesterol: 136

Keywords: chicken and dumplings, comfort food, homemade dumplings, chicken soup