Homemade Chicken and Dumplings: The Best Comfort Food Delight
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this homemade chicken and dumplings recipe that warms the heart and soul.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup onions, diced
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, carrots, celery, and onions. Bring to a boil.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and milk until just combined.
- Spoon the dumpling mixture over the boiling broth.
- Cover and reduce heat, letting the dumplings steam for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and let it heat through. Serve warm.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Feel free to add herbs such as thyme or parsley for added taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Homemade Chicken and Dumplings, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes