Here’s a classic, cozy chicken and dumplings recipe—simple, comforting, and hearty 🍲
Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients
Soup
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
- ½ cup milk or cream (optional, for creamier soup)
Dumplings
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- ¾ cup milk
Instructions
- Make the soup base
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes until soft.
Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds. - Simmer
Add chicken broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and chicken.
Bring to a gentle boil, then lower to a simmer. - Make dumpling dough
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Stir in melted butter and milk until just combined (don’t overmix). - Add dumplings
Drop dough by spoonfuls onto the simmering soup.
Cover with a lid and do not lift it for 15 minutes. - Finish
Uncover, stir gently, and add milk or cream if using.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Tips
- For fluffy dumplings, keep the pot covered while they cook.
- For denser, Southern-style dumplings, roll dough thin and cut into strips.
- Add peas or corn at the end if you like veggies.
Want a slow cooker, Southern flat dumpling, or extra-creamy version?
