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Homemade Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Homemade Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
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A comforting and hearty homemade chicken and dumplings recipe that is perfect for cozy family dinners or cold winter nights. This classic dish features tender shredded chicken, aromatic vegetables, fluffy dumplings, and a creamy broth seasoned with herbs and spices.

Ingredients

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For the Soup:

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk (or half and half)
  • 1 (32 oz) quart chicken stock
  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, optional)
  • 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper (or to taste)
  • Salt, to taste

For the Dumplings:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon, baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, optional)
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Soup: In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour, then slowly add evaporated milk and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then add chicken, thyme, pepper, and salt. Simmer while making dumplings.
  2. Dumplings: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, pepper, salt, and thyme. Make a well, pour in milk and butter. Mix into a dough. Scoop and drop dough into simmering soup. Press dumplings down, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Check for doneness.

Notes

  • For a shortcut, you can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • Feel free to add other herbs or vegetables like peas or corn for extra flavor.

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Keywords: chicken and dumplings, comfort food, homemade, cozy, family dinner, winter recipe

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