Chicken and Dumplings
A hearty Southern classic, Chicken and Dumplings features tender chicken simmered in a flavorful broth with soft, fluffy dumplings for a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs), cut into pieces
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken pieces and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool. Strain the broth to remove solids and return to the pot.
- Meanwhile, prepare the dumplings by mixing flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add milk and stir until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Shred the cooled chicken, discarding skin and bones, then return chicken meat to the broth.
- Add chopped celery, carrots, and onion to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid, until dumplings are cooked through.
- Season with salt, pepper, and parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream before serving or add chopped fresh herbs like thyme for added flavor.