Description
Indulge in the heartwarming comfort of Easy Chicken and Dumplings, a classic dish that brings joy to any family gathering. This recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich, savory broth, accompanied by fluffy dumplings that soak up all the delicious flavors. With options for stovetop, crock pot, or Instant Pot cooking methods, you can easily adapt this meal to fit your schedule. Ready in just over an hour, it’s the perfect dish for busy weeknights or cozy Sundays. Gather your loved ones and enjoy a bowl of this comforting goodness that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless chicken thighs and breasts
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
- 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (butter flavored preferred)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat; sauté chopped onions for 3-4 minutes.
- Add celery and carrots; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in chicken, thyme, bay leaf, and chicken stock; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- For dumplings: Mix flour, shortening, salt, and baking powder until crumbly; blend in buttermilk until mostly smooth.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface; cut into pieces about 1×1.5 inches.
- Once chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pot; add dumplings to the broth one handful at a time. Simmer uncovered for about 8–10 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the pot with chopped parsley; stir well before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Crock Pot/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 72mg