Easy Chicken and Dumplings
This easy chicken and dumplings recipe is a comforting classic, perfect for a chilly evening. Tender chicken and fluffy dumplings simmer in a savory broth.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 0.25 cup Butter, melted
- 1 cup Chopped onion
- 2 stalks Celery, chopped
- 2 carrots Carrots, chopped
- 0.5 tsp Dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp Dried sage
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine chicken breasts and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken from pot and shred with two forks. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and pepper. Add milk and melted butter; stir until a shaggy dough forms. Drop by spoonfuls into the simmering broth.
- Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots to the broth, along with the thyme and sage. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken back to the pot. Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with a side of crusty bread for dipping!