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Chicken and Dumplings

Cozy Up with Homemade Chicken and Dumplings Delight

Delight in a comforting bowl of Chicken and Dumplings made with tender chicken, farm-fresh vegetables, and fluffy dumplings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable oil can be a substitute.
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Skinless and boneless for tenderness.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Shallots can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 stalks Celery Leeks are a suitable substitute.
  • 2 medium Carrots Parsnips can be used for a unique twist.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Garlic powder works in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Omit if using fresh onion.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Adjust amount if using fresh herbs.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary Adjust amount if using fresh herbs.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Marjoram Adjust amount if using fresh herbs.
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can create a lighter version.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Flour is an alternative.
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Fresh peas can be used.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half or coconut cream.
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley For garnish; substitute with any fresh herb.
For the Dumplings
  • 2 cups Cake Flour All-purpose flour is a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can add a deeper taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Table salt can be used.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Margarine can be used.
  • ¾ cup Milk 2% or Whole; any dairy milk works.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, cooking for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  2. Add chopped yellow onion, diced celery, and diced carrots to the Dutch oven. Sauté these vegetables for approximately 5-6 minutes until they soften and the onion is translucent. Toss in minced garlic alongside dried thyme, rosemary, and marjoram for an additional minute.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Return the chicken to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Once tender, remove the chicken from the pot, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the broth, stirring to combine.
  5. Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with ½ cup of reserved broth until smooth. Stir this into the simmering soup and cook for another 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  6. Stir in 1 cup of frozen peas and ½ cup of heavy cream, mixing gently to incorporate. Allow everything to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of cake flour with 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of sea salt. Cut in 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ¾ cup of milk until just combined.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the simmering stew. Cover with a lid and let the dumplings steam for about 15 minutes, without lifting the lid.
  9. After 15 minutes, remove the pot from heat, take off the lid, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients for flavor and ensure not to lift the lid while dumplings cook.

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