Description
Quick Chicken And Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food made simple. This cozy, hearty dish combines tender chicken, soft homemade dumplings, and a rich, savory broth for a meal that feels classic yet easy enough for busy days. Perfect for a quick dinner, easy recipe, or comforting food ideas when you want something warm and satisfying. Whether you’re searching for dinner ideas or a reliable family favorite, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound boneless chicken breast or thighs
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¾ cup milk
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook onion, carrots, and celery until softened
2. Stir in garlic, then add chicken and lightly sear
3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer
4. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper, then stir in milk to form dough
5. Drop spoonfuls of dough into simmering broth
6. Cover and steam dumplings until fluffy and cooked through
7. Shred chicken and return it to the pot
8. Adjust seasoning and finish with parsley
Notes
Keep the broth at a gentle simmer for tender dumplings
Avoid overmixing the dumpling dough
Add extra broth when reheating leftovers
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg