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Chicken And Dumplings

A comforting bowl of tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a rich, savory broth, garnished with fresh parsley.

Total time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
35g
Chicken And Dumplings
comfort foodAmericanchickentenderfluffyweeknight dinnerstewdinner

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp parsley

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through.

  3. 3

    Remove chicken, shred meat, and return to pot.

  4. 4

    In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt, then cut in butter until crumbly.

  5. 5

    Stir in milk to form a soft dough, then drop spoonfuls into the simmering broth.

  6. 6

    Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy and cooked.

  7. 7

    Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons

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