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Cozy Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

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A warm and comforting chicken and dumplings recipe featuring a rich broth and fluffy dumplings, perfect for cozy dinners and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup whole milk (or dairy-free milk like oat milk)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Stir occasionally until vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add minced garlic during the last minute.
  2. Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth. Stir in dried thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Add shredded cooked chicken to the simmering broth. Keep heat low to warm chicken through without drying out.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir in whole milk and melted butter just until combined; do not overmix.
  5. Using a spoon, drop mounds of dumpling batter onto the simmering soup surface, spacing them apart.
  6. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes. Avoid lifting the lid during the first 15 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean.
  7. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine flavors before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix dumpling batter to keep dumplings light and fluffy. Simmer dumplings gently without lifting the lid to allow proper rising. Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried by tripling the amount and adding at the end of cooking. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut milk and dairy-free butter alternatives.

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