Chicken and Dumplings
A comforting classic Southern dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich broth with soft, fluffy homemade dumplings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, celery, carrots, and onion. Bring to a boil and then simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the dumplings by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir in milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
- Add shredded chicken and parsley to the simmering broth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid, until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
- Stir gently and serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
For an extra creamy texture, stir in a splash of heavy cream just before serving.