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A steaming bowl of chicken and dumplings with vegetables

How to grow Chicken and Dumplings recipe in 5 stepsChicken and Dumplings

This recipe outlines how to prepare a comforting chicken and dumplings dish in five easy steps. It features tender chicken and fluffy dumplings cooked in a savory broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken breast, chicken broth, carrots, celery, and onion. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
Shred Chicken
  1. Remove chicken from the pot and shred it into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Prepare Dumplings
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
Cook Dumplings
  1. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
Serve
  1. Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add herbs like thyme or bay leaves to the broth while simmering. Ensure dumplings are cooked through to avoid a raw doughy texture.