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Bowl of Chicken & Dumplings served with fresh herbs and vegetables

Chicken & Dumplings

A classic comfort dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy broth topped with fluffy dumplings, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups shredded chicken Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables Can include carrots, peas, and corn.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version.
Dumplings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter Melted.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, mixed vegetables, and shredded chicken over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
  2. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
Cooking
  1. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, until the dumplings are fluffy.
  2. Stir in heavy cream and let it simmer for an extra 5 minutes. Season to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve warm and enjoy that heavenly creaminess!

Notes

For a plant-based version, swap in vegan chicken and almond milk. Can refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.