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Plated one-pan honey BBQ chicken and rice garnished with fresh parsley

Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy homemade dumplings in a creamy, flavorful broth. This comforting one-pot meal is ready in under an hour.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 425

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 2 large carrots diced
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour for roux
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon paste Better Than Bouillon base
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • fresh chopped parsley for garnish
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour for dumplings
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt for dumplings
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Equipment

  • Large pot with lid
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery, carrots, and onion, cooking for 3 minutes until slightly softened. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  2. Stir in butter and flour, whisking for 1 minute to form a roux.
  3. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and bouillon, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Add thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  4. Add chicken to the pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken to a cutting board and set aside.
  5. Stir in evaporated milk and peas. Let simmer gently while preparing the dumplings.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center, then add milk, sour cream, and melted butter. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Bring soup to a gentle simmer. Drop teaspoon-sized portions of dumpling dough onto the surface of the soup. Cover and simmer on low for 12 to 15 minutes.
  8. Check one dumpling for doneness. It should be fluffy and cooked through. Shred the chicken and return it to the pot. Stir gently to combine.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Don't overmix the dumpling dough; it should be slightly sticky for light, tender dumplings. Keep the pot covered while cooking the dumplings to ensure even steaming. Use evaporated milk for a creamy texture without making the broth too heavy. Adjust seasoning before serving for the perfect balance of flavor.
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