Description
This comforting Chicken and Dumplings recipe features tender chicken thighs simmered in a flavorful broth with soft, fluffy homemade dumplings. Perfect for a hearty family meal, this classic dish combines savory chicken, fresh vegetables, and pillowy dumplings cooked to perfection in one pot.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Broth
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Dumplings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Brown the Chicken: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper, then brown them for about five minutes until they develop a golden crust. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the sliced carrots and chopped celery. Sauté until softened, about three minutes, allowing the vegetables to release their flavors into the pot.
- Simmer Chicken and Broth: Return the browned chicken to the pot and pour in the low-sodium chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer to meld the flavors together.
- Prepare Dumpling Batter: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the whole milk and melted butter until a smooth batter forms, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Cook Dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering broth. Cover the pot tightly with a lid and let the dumplings cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid to ensure they steam properly.
- Check and Serve: Use a toothpick to check the dumplings for doneness — it should come out clean when they are cooked through. Serve the chicken and dumplings hot with extra broth.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for more flavor and tenderness compared to chicken breasts.
- Keep the lid on while cooking the dumplings so they steam properly and become fluffy.
- For a thicker broth, you can remove the chicken after simmering and reduce the broth before adding dumplings.
- Add herbs like thyme or parsley to the broth for enhanced flavor, if desired.
- This dish is best served immediately but can be reheated gently on the stovetop.
