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Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings with Fluffy Dumplings

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich chicken and dumpling soup, featuring shredded chicken, carrots, and fluffy dumplings.
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Make this classic, hearty Chicken and Dumplings recipe for a comforting meal. This version focuses on creating soft, fluffy dumplings that simmer perfectly in a rich, savory broth.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 6 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • For the Dumplings:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute.
  3. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Add thyme, pepper, and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken and heavy cream. Reduce heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
  5. Prepare the dumpling dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 cups flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  6. Pour in the milk and melted butter. Stir just until combined; do not overmix. The dough will be slightly sticky.
  7. Drop the dumpling dough by rounded tablespoons directly onto the simmering broth mixture, leaving a little space between each one.
  8. Cover the pot tightly and cook without lifting the lid for 15 minutes. Do not peek.
  9. Remove the lid. The dumplings should be puffed and cooked through. Serve immediately for the best texture.

Notes

  • For the softest dumplings, do not overmix the dough. Stir only until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
  • If you prefer a thicker gravy, increase the flour to 3 tablespoons in step 2.
  • This recipe works well in a slow cooker; cook on low for 6 hours, then add dumplings and cook covered for the final 30 minutes.

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