Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and Dumplings is a classic comfort food dish that's easy to make and perfect for cozy family dinners. This recipe features tender chunks of chicken simmered in a flavorful broth with aromatic vegetables and savory seasonings, all topped with fluffy homemade dumplings.
Equipment
- Soup pot
- Cutting board and knife
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Whisk or silicone spatula
- Cookie scoop (for forming dumplings)
- Toothpick (for testing dumplings)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 lbs. bone-in skinless chicken breast or thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 2 sticks celery diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce e.g., Frank's hot sauce
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 chicken bouillon cube optional
- 1 ½ cups half and half
- ¾ cup frozen peas
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ¾ cup cold sour cream
- ¼ cup cold milk
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
Sear the Chicken:
- Season each side of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a 4 ½-quart soup pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Soup:
- Melt butter in the same pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onions, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and seasonings, and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add flour and stir to coat the vegetables.
- Gradually add chicken broth and half and half, stirring continuously.
- Add chicken bouillon (if using) and frozen peas.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer while preparing the dumplings.
Make the Dumplings:
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and sugar.
- Add sour cream, milk, and melted butter, and mix until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering soup.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid to allow the dumplings to steam.
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a dumpling - if it comes out clean, they're ready.
Serving:
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
- Enjoy your homemade Chicken and Dumplings!
Notes
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