Classic Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Chicken and Dumplings is a comforting, hearty dish that combines tender chunks of chicken with soft, pillowy dumplings in a savory, creamy broth. This beloved classic is often made with a flavorful base of vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, along with seasonings such as garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. The chicken is simmered until perfectly cooked, while the dumplings are dropped into the simmering broth to cook to a fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Whether enjoyed on a chilly day or as a family favorite, chicken and dumplings offers a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that are sure to warm your soul. Perfect for any occasion, this dish embodies comfort food at its finest.

Chicken and Dumplings

Part of what makes Chicken and Dumplings such a favorite are the familiar and readily available ingredients. Family friendly chicken and a trio of vegetables make this a dish you can make any time.

Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients:

Chicken Soup

• 1 whole cooked chicken, skin and bones removed, chopped
• 4 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp thyme
• 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp cornstarch

Dumplings

• 2 cups 1.1 Gluten Free flour or all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp chives
• 1 tbsp parsley
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 1/4 cup milk

Chicken and Dumplings

Instructions 

• Place a Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat with olive oil.
• Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 54-6 minutes until the onions are translucent.
• Add the chicken, chicken stock, bay leaves, parsley, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Allow to cook for 20 minutes.
• Whisk together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Pour into the simmering soup.
• Allow the soup to cook for another 20 minutes until it has thickened, and the vegetables are tender.
• Add your dry ingredients for the dumplings to a bowl, including the herbs, and mix together. In a separate bowl mix together the milk and melted butter.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until they are just combined. The dough will be sticky.
• Use a 1″-2″ scoop to portion out dumplings, dropping them carefully into the simmering soup.
• Allow the dumplings to cook for 15 minutes until they are puffed and floating on the top.
• Enjoy!