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White bowl of chicken and dumplings soup on wooden surface with black pepper and parsley

Easy and Delicious Chicken and Dumplings Recipe: A Classic Comfort Food Everyone Loves


  • Author: Chef Rina
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

A comforting and simple homemade chicken and dumplings dish made from scratch, perfect for a hearty meal.


Ingredients

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  • About 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped

  • 6 to 8 cups chicken broth

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • Salt, to taste

  • About 1 cup milk (a little less may be needed)


Instructions

 

  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

  • Cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a fork or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  • Stir in the milk with a fork until the dough comes together into a ball.

  • Generously flour a clean work surface. Roll out the dough thinly using a floured rolling pin.

  • Using a floured pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough into approximately 2-inch squares. It’s fine if the pieces aren’t perfect.

  • Use a floured spatula to transfer the cut dumplings onto a heavily floured plate, layering with flour between the dumplings. If not cooking immediately, layer them on a cookie sheet with wax paper and flour, or freeze for later use.

  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Add dumplings one at a time, stirring gently as you add them to prevent sticking. The flour on the dumplings will help thicken the broth.

  • Simmer the dumplings for 15 to 20 minutes, until they are cooked through and no longer doughy.

  • Stir in the cooked chicken and heat through. Serve warm.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish, Comfort Food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: Approximately 350 kcal per serving (varies based on chicken and broth used)