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Cozy Homemade Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

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A warm, comforting chicken and dumplings dish made with simple ingredients and a creamy, savory broth. Perfect for cozy nights and family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium store-bought)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk (or dairy-free milk if preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until vegetables soften and onion turns translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried parsley. Cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and water, then bring to a gentle boil. Add shredded chicken, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. While broth simmers, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Drop spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons each) of dumpling dough onto the simmering broth surface, leaving space between each. Avoid stirring after adding dumplings.
  6. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Test dumplings by poking with a fork to ensure they are soft and cooked through.
  7. Taste broth and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Stir gently to combine before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix dumpling dough to avoid tough dumplings. Simmer gently and keep pot covered while cooking dumplings to ensure they rise properly. Use fresh chicken for best flavor. If broth is too thin, thicken with a slurry of flour and cold water. Dumplings can be made gluten-free by substituting flour with a gluten-free blend and dairy-free by using plant-based milk and butter substitutes.

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Keywords: chicken and dumplings, comfort food, easy chicken recipe, homemade dumplings, cozy dinner

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