Creamy Chicken and Dumplings | RECIPE

This Creamy chicken and dumplings is a classic, soul-warming dish featuring chunks of juicy chicken, soft homemade dumplings, and a thick, savory cream sauce. This recipe is perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you crave a comforting, one-pot meal. Simple ingredients come together to create a filling, family-friendly dinner.

Creamy Chicken and Dumplings | RECIPE

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Creamy chicken and dumplings is a classic, soul-warming dish featuring chunks of juicy chicken, soft homemade dumplings, and a thick, savory cream sauce. This recipe is perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you crave a comforting, one-pot meal. Simple ingredients come together to create a filling, family-friendly dinner.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6 People

Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients

  

Ingredients

For the Chicken Stew:

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion diced
• 2 carrots peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks chopped
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning optional
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

For the Dumplings:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

 

Instructions

Make the Stew Base:

• In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
• Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
• Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.

Add Liquids & Chicken:

• Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth.
• Add chicken, salt, pepper, thyme, and poultry seasoning.
• Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Prepare the Dumplings:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Stir in melted butter and milk until just combined (do not overmix).
• Drop spoonfuls of the dough (about 1 tablespoon each) on top of the simmering stew.

Cook the Dumplings:

• Cover the pot with a lid and reduce heat to low.
• Let the dumplings steam for 15–18 minutes, until they’re puffed up and cooked through (don’t lift the lid during cooking).

Finish & Serve:

• Remove the lid and gently stir in chopped parsley.
• Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
• Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

Nutrition (per serving):

• Calories: ~370
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 16g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 620mg

(Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used.)

Keyword creamy chicken, creamy chicken and dumplings, Dumplings

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6

Yummy Ingredients

For the Chicken Stew:

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

For the Dumplings:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

1. Make the Stew Base:
   • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
   • Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
   • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
2. Add Liquids & Chicken:
   • Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth.
   • Add chicken, salt, pepper, thyme, and poultry seasoning.
   • Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
3. Prepare the Dumplings:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
   • Stir in melted butter and milk until just combined (do not overmix).
   • Drop spoonfuls of the dough (about 1 tablespoon each) on top of the simmering stew.
4. Cook the Dumplings:
   • Cover the pot with a lid and reduce heat to low.
   • Let the dumplings steam for 15–18 minutes, until they’re puffed up and cooked through (don’t lift the lid during cooking).
5. Finish & Serve:
   • Remove the lid and gently stir in chopped parsley.
   • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
   • Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

Cozy up with this creamy chicken and dumplings recipe—loaded with tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and rich, savory flavor in every bite. Nutrition (per serving):

• Calories: ~370
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 16g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 620mg

(Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used.)