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Chicken and Dumplings

A warm, hearty bowl of chicken and dumplings that's rich, creamy, and satisfying — all made in one pot for easy cleanup.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the chicken and broth
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 ribs celery, broken into large pieces
  • ½ medium onion (keep intact as a large piece)
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
For the dumplings
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • tsp salt
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp milk
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine chicken broth, celery, onion, and chicken breasts. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Preparing the Dumplings
  1. While the chicken cooks, prepare the dumpling dough by whisking together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Gently stir in the milk until the dough comes together into a shaggy ball.
Rolling and Cutting Dough
  1. Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about ¼-inch thick.
  2. Using a pizza cutter or knife, slice the dough into strips or squares (approximately 1–2 inches wide).
Cooking the Dumplings
  1. When the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the broth and set aside on a cutting board.
  2. Discard celery pieces and onion from the broth.
  3. Drop dough strips carefully into the simmering broth, stirring gently. Simmer dumplings for approximately 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and broth thickens to a gravy-like consistency.
Finishing Touches
  1. As dumplings cook, shred or chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Return the chicken to the pot, mixing gently to combine.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm, and enjoy!

Notes

For best flavor, don't skip seasoning with salt and pepper. Consider adding vegetables like carrots or peas for extra flavor and color. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to four months.