Hearty Homemade Chicken & Dumplings: The Ultimate Cozy Classic
Hearty Homemade Chicken & Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food perfect for chilly nights, featuring tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and fluffy dumplings.
Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 450kcal
Equipment
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 4 pieces Bone-in skinless chicken provides rich flavor for the broth
- 2 carrots Carrots fresh and peeled
- 2 stalks Celery diced
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 6 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 leaf Bay Leaf remove before serving
- 1 tsp Fresh thyme or adjust dried as needed
For the Dumplings
- 2 cups All-purpose flour or gluten-free if necessary
- 1 tbsp Baking powder ensure freshness
- 1 cup Milk or buttermilk/non-dairy alternatives
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp Salt or to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven, add chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add bone-in chicken pieces to the pot along with chicken broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 30-35 minutes.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the pot, shred it using forks, and return the shredded meat back to the pot.
- In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and milk until a sticky dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the simmering soup. Cover the pot and let them cook for 15 minutes.
- Once the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through, season the dish to taste with salt and pepper, stir gently, and serve warm.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for added freshness and color.