Chicken and Dumplings
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a rich, flavorful broth, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- For the Dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter (cold, cut into small pieces)
- 3/4 cup milk
- For the Soup:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dumpling Dough: In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until just combined; set aside.
- Simmer the Broth: In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add the diced carrots, celery, and onion, cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cook the Dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the simmering broth. Make sure to cover the pot with a lid and cook the dumplings for about 15-20 minutes until they are fluffy and cooked through.
- Finish the Dish: Gently stir in the shredded chicken. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. This dish is best served hot.
Notes
Ensure the butter is cold for light and fluffy dumplings. You can use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.