🍲 Homemade Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

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🍲 Homemade Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Warm, comforting, and full of flavor — this classic Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate cozy meal!

🐔 Ingredients

For the Chicken Soup:

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup milk or heavy cream

2 tablespoons butter

1 small onion, diced

2 celery stalks, sliced (optional)

1–2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Dumplings:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk

4 tablespoons melted butter

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Soup Base

  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion (and celery, if using) and sauté until softened and fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add the milk or heavy cream and stir well to create a rich, creamy base.

Step 2: Make the Dumplings

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Pour in the milk and melted butter.
  3. Stir gently until a soft, sticky dough forms — don’t overmix, or the dumplings may turn tough.

Step 3: Add the Dumplings

  1. Drop spoonfuls of the dough directly into the simmering soup. (You can use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon.)
  2. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and do not lift it for 15 minutes — the steam is what cooks the dumplings perfectly.
  3. After 15 minutes, check that the dumplings are puffed, fluffy, and cooked through.

🌿 To Serve

Gently stir the pot and taste for seasoning. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs as needed.
Serve hot in bowls — each spoonful should have tender chicken, creamy broth, and a soft dumpling!

💡 Tips for Perfect Dumplings

Keep the lid closed while cooking the dumplings — lifting it releases the steam.

For extra flavor, add a bay leaf or a pinch of poultry seasoning to the broth.

You can use rotisserie chicken to make this dish even faster.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

A side of steamed green beans or peas

Freshly baked biscuits or cornbread

A sprinkle of fresh parsley on top for color

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