Homemade Chicken and Dumplings: The Best Comfort Food Recipe
Enjoy this delicious homemade chicken and dumplings recipe, perfect for a comforting family meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken, cooked and shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, carrots, celery, and onions. Bring to a boil.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir in melted butter and milk to form the dumpling batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the boiling broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or parsley.
- Make sure not to lift the lid while the dumplings are cooking to ensure they rise properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Homemade Chicken and Dumplings