Easy Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch: A Cozy Comfort Meal
A comforting and hearty chicken and dumplings recipe made from scratch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the chicken, carrots, celery, onion, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the melted butter and milk until a dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering chicken mixture. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or parsley.
- You can use leftover chicken if available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg