Chicken and Dumplings: Easy Comfort Food Perfect for Home Chefs
Indulge in this delicious and hearty Chicken and Dumplings recipe that will warm you from the inside out. Perfect for any home chef looking to create a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- In a large pot, heat the chicken broth over medium heat.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until they are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken and shred it.
- In the same broth, add the peas and carrots.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in milk until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering broth.
- Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot, stir, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Soup can be made a day ahead; the dumplings are best made fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken and Dumplings, Comfort Food, Home Cooking