Description

This classic chicken and dumplings recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Tender chicken, flavorful broth, and soft, fluffy dumplings come together in one cozy dish. It’s a hearty, satisfying meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re craving something warm and homemade.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Stew:

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
4 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
1 cup frozen peas (optional)

For the Dumplings:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted

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Instructions

Make the chicken stew:
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook another minute.
Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir until everything is coated. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
Gradually add chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add milk, chicken, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes, until slightly thickened. Stir in peas if using.
Make the dumplings:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms (do not overmix).
Drop heaping spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering stew. Cover the pot with a lid and reduce heat to low. Let dumplings cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
After 15 minutes, remove the lid and gently check that the dumplings are cooked through (they should be fluffy and no longer doughy inside). Remove the bay leaf and serve warm.

Notes

Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver in this recipe.
Add a splash of heavy cream for a richer broth.

Don’t lift the lid while dumplings are cooking—steam is key!