Go Back

Chicken and Dumplings - Comfort Dinner Recipe

A hearty, comforting chicken stew with fluffy homemade dumplings — perfect for cozy family dinners.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken, Comfort Food, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Classic
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 3/4 cup milk

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in pot over medium heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add chicken broth, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Return chicken. Simmer 20 minutes, then shred chicken.
  4. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter, stir in milk until combined to form dumpling dough.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto simmering stew. Cover and cook 15 minutes without lifting lid.
  6. Ensure dumplings are cooked through. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

Notes

Do not lift lid while dumplings cook for fluffy texture. Shred chicken finely for even distribution.