Creamy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Nothing says comfort food quite like this Creamy Chicken and Dumplings recipe. It's a soul-soothing blend of rich, flavorful broth, veggies, and pillowy dumplings.
Servings: 6
Calories: 612kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 stick)
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 c. julienned (matchstick) carrot
- 4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 (32 oz.) box low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cup half & half
- 1 tsp kosher sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 2 1/2 - 3 cups rotisserie chicken pulled
Homemade Dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher sea salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted
Instructions
- Place a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add butter. Once melted, add celery and sauté for 4 minutes. Add onion and carrot, and continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add flour and whisk until thickened and lightly golden in color. Slowly pour in chicken broth, whisking constantly. Slowly add in milk, whisking constantly. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, to make the dumplings, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the milk and melted butter, using a spatula, and fold until a soft, clumpy dough forms. Do not over-mix.
- After simmering for 20 minutes, stir in the chicken.
- Using a standard or large-size cookie scoop, scoop biscuit dough over the top of the soup. Gently press the dumplings into the liquid, submerging them slightly, then let them pop back up to the surface. Note: Some of the dumplings will be overlapping, but that's ok.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
STORE Creamy Chicken and Dumplings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. While you can freeze this dish, the creamy base may separate or become grainy upon thawing. If you choose to freeze, it’s best consumed within 2-3 months.
REHEAT the dish by gently warming it on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to ensure even heating. Using the microwave is also an option; just be sure to cover and stir periodically to maintain uniform warmth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 612kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 1481mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 7397IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 3mg
