Creamy Homemade Chicken and Dumplings
A comforting and hearty dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy broth with fluffy dumplings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Sauté the chicken by heating olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Cook the aromatics by adding diced onion, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Create the broth by returning the chicken to the pot, pouring in chicken broth, and stirring in heavy cream, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Prepare the dumplings by combining flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, then mixing in milk and melted butter until just combined.
- Cook the dumplings by dropping spoonfuls of batter onto the simmering broth, covering, and steaming for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Serve and enjoy by stirring the pot gently and garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the dumpling batter for fluffiness. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.