Description
Craving a warm, hearty meal that feels like a hug in a bowl? This Tasty Chicken and Dumplings recipe is the ultimate comfort food. With tender shredded chicken, pillowy dumplings, and a creamy herb-infused broth, this easy dinner comes together in one pot and feeds a crowd with ease. Perfect for cozy nights, family meals, or anyone in need of quick comfort food ideas. If you’re searching for quick dinners, easy recipes, or classic comfort dishes—this is a winner for your weekly dinner rotation.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
3/4 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped parsley or chives (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté 6–8 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
2. Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir to coat, and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
3. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring. Add milk, shredded chicken, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer 15–20 minutes.
4. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Stir in melted butter and milk until just combined. Fold in fresh herbs if using.
5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the simmering stew. Cover with lid and reduce heat to low.
6. Simmer covered for 15 minutes without lifting the lid. Check dumplings with a toothpick to ensure doneness.
7. Stir in frozen peas and let warm through for 2–3 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with fresh parsley.
Notes
1. Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to save time.
2. Don’t lift the lid while the dumplings are cooking—it’s key for them to rise.
3. Add more veggies or herbs based on what you have—it’s a very flexible dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken and dumplings, easy dinner, comfort food, family meal, one pot recipe, quick chicken dish