Creamy Homemade Chicken and Dumplings
The ultimate comfort food packed with protein and hearty vegetables, simmered in a rich, creamy broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Pepper to taste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, heat the chicken broth over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken, chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Season the mixture with thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Make the Dumpling Dough: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the melted butter and milk until the ingredients form a soft dough.
- Add Dumplings to the Soup: Once the soup reaches a gentle boil, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the broth. Make sure not to overcrowd the pot; the dumplings will expand as they cook.
- Cook the Dumplings: Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for about 15-20 minutes until they are fluffy and cooked through. Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Finish with Cream: Stir in the heavy cream into the soup just before serving to enhance the richness and creaminess of the dish.
Notes
Don’t overmix the dumplings to ensure they remain light and fluffy. Use fresh ingredients for better flavor.