Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

A heartwarming, classic dish made with tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a rich broth.

30m

Prep Time

1h 30m

Cook Time

Servings

Ingredients

1 whole chicken

6 cups chicken broth

1 onion, chopped

3 carrots, peeled and chopped

3 celery stalks, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon thyme

1 bay leaf

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

3/4 cup milk

Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot, add the chicken, chicken broth, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about an hour or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 2

Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool. Once cooled, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set it aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until the dough comes together.

Step 4

Bring the broth back to a boil and drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the broth. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through.

Step 5

Stir in the shredded chicken and let it heat through for a few minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!