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Chicken and Dumplings

This creamy and comforting chicken and dumplings recipe features tender shredded chicken, soft dumplings, and a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for cold nights and family dinners, it's the ultimate comfort food!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 6 people
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for extra creaminess)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  • Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring until smooth. Add the shredded chicken and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Stir in heavy cream for extra creaminess, if desired. Let the soup simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
  • While the soup simmers, make the dumplings: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and dried parsley.
  • Stir in the milk and melted butter until the dough is just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering soup. Cover the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes until the dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
  • Once the dumplings are done, remove the bay leaf (if used) and ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Serve hot and enjoy the comforting, creamy goodness of chicken and dumplings!

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
Keyword Chicken and Dumplings, Comfort Food, Easy Weeknight Dinner, Family Dinner, Hearty Soup
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