Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Homemade Chicken and Dumplings, a timeless dish that combines tender chicken in a rich broth with fluffy dumplings.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts and thighs
- Butter
- Large Onion
- Celery
- Carrots
- Fresh Thyme Leaves
- Bay Leaf
- Chicken Stock
- Fresh Parsley
- Flour
- Vegetable Shortening
- Salt
- Pepper
- Baking Powder
- Buttermilk
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, celery, and carrots, sauté until the vegetables have softened.
- Add the chicken to the pot, followed by the fresh thyme leaves and bay leaf. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer, cooking until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Once the chicken is done, shred it with two forks and return it to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in chopped fresh parsley.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Cut in the vegetable shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the buttermilk until just combined to form a soft dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the surface of the simmering chicken soup. Cover the pot and let the dumplings steam for about 15 minutes until they are fluffy and cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy the warmth of homemade chicken and dumplings!
Notes
Feel free to use shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker option. Adjust the herbs to your liking for a personalized flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Homemade Chicken and Dumplings, Chicken Soup, Comfort Food, Dumplings, American Cuisine