Chicken and Dumplings: Easy Comfort Food for Cozy Nights
Enjoy a warm bowl of Chicken and Dumplings, the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- In a large pot, add chicken, broth, carrots, celery, and onion. Bring to a boil and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to pot.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, melted butter, and milk to form a dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like parsley or thyme.
- Adjust the thickness of the broth to your preference by adding more or less water.