CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS RECIPE (2024)

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PREP TIME:15 MINS |COOK TIME:35 MINS |TOTAL TIME:50 MINS| YIELD:6

Easily make this chicken and dumplings from scratch and impress your family with the best creamy dish loaded with big fluffy dumplings! Make this 5-star dish in minutes with stripped effort, and enjoy a bowl or two for a comforting weeknight dinner meal that’s perfect for everybody!

INGREDIENTS

4 c. shredded cooked chicken

6 tbsp butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 c. matchstick carrots

1 c. chopped yellow onion

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

32 ounces (1 quart) chicken stock

12 ounces (1 can) evaporated milk

1 c. diced celery

1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)

salt, to taste

2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (or to taste)

HOMEMADE DUMPLINGS:

4 tbsp butter, melted

1 tbsp plus 1 teaspoon, baking powder

2 c. all-purpose flour

1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)

3/4 c. (6 ounces) whole milk

1 tsp salt

1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

Step 1: Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot such as a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2: Once the butter has melted, add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes or until the veggies start to wilt. Add the garlic and continue to cook for another minute.

Step 3: Stir in the flour and cook for a minute more.

Step 4: Pour in the evaporated milk and chicken stock, then quickly stir until mixed. Bring the mixture to a boil. Add the chicken, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Allow the soup to simmer without a cover while you are prepping the dumplings.

Step 5: Place the flour, baking powder, pepper, salt, and thyme in a large bowl. Stir well until combined. In the centre of the flour mixture, create a well and pour the milk and butter in it. Stir using a wooden spatula or rubber spatula until you form a dough ball. Add tbsp more milk if the dough turned out too dry.

Step 6: Scoop the dough using a large-sized cookie scoop and drop it directly into the simmering soup. Make sure to add the dumplings around the pot, then press them down gently, so the soup runs over just on top.

Step 7: Put the lid on, decrease the heat a bit to a low simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring the soup/dumplings gently, then cut one dumpling in half to ensure they are cooked.

Step 8: Remove from the heat when done and serve the chicken and dumplings hot. Enjoy!

NOTES:

To get more dumplings, feel free to use a medium-size cookie scoop instead of the large one.

I recommend starting checking the dumplings around the 10-minute mark to check if they are done.

NUTRITION FACTS:

YIELD:6,SERVING SIZE:1
Amount Per Serving:CALORIES: 731 | TOTAL FAT: 39g | SATURATED FAT: 20g | TRANS FAT: 1g | UNSATURATED FAT: 17g | CHOLESTEROL: 162mg | SODIUM: 1096mg | CARBOHYDRATES: 57g | FIBER: 3g | SUGAR: 14g | PROTEIN: 37g

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RebeccaPREP TIME:15 MINS |COOK TIME:35 MINS |TOTAL TIME:50 MINS| YIELD:6 Easily make this chicken and dumplings from scratch and impress your family with the best creamy dish loaded with big…General RecipesCHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS RECIPEEuropean Print This

Nutrition facts:200 calories20 grams fat

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Ingredients

  • 4 c. shredded cooked chicken
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 c. matchstick carrots
  • 1 c. chopped yellow onion
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 32 ounces (1 quart) chicken stock
  • 12 ounces (1 can) evaporated milk
  • 1 c. diced celery
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
  • salt, to taste
  • 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (or to taste)
  • HOMEMADE DUMPLINGS:
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 teaspoon, baking powder
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 3/4 c. (6 ounces) whole milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

Step 1: Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot such as a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2: Once the butter has melted, add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes or until the veggies start to wilt. Add the garlic and continue to cook for another minute.

Step 3: Stir in the flour and cook for a minute more.

Step 4: Pour in the evaporated milk and chicken stock, then quickly stir until mixed. Bring the mixture to a boil. Add the chicken, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Allow the soup to simmer without a cover while you are prepping the dumplings.

Step 5: Place the flour, baking powder, pepper, salt, and thyme in a large bowl. Stir well until combined. In the centre of the flour mixture, create a well and pour the milk and butter in it. Stir using a wooden spatula or rubber spatula until you form a dough ball. Add tbsp more milk if the dough turned out too dry.

Step 6: Scoop the dough using a large-sized cookie scoop and drop it directly into the simmering soup. Make sure to add the dumplings around the pot, then press them down gently, so the soup runs over just on top.

Step 7: Put the lid on, decrease the heat a bit to a low simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring the soup/dumplings gently, then cut one dumpling in half to ensure they are cooked.

Step 8: Remove from the heat when done and serve the chicken and dumplings hot. Enjoy!

Notes

To get more dumplings, feel free to use a medium-size cookie scoop instead of the large one.I recommend starting checking the dumplings around the 10-minute mark to check if they are done.NUTRITION FACTS:YIELD:6,SERVING SIZE:1Amount Per Serving:CALORIES: 731 | TOTAL FAT: 39g | SATURATED FAT: 20g | TRANS FAT: 1g | UNSATURATED FAT: 17g | CHOLESTEROL: 162mg | SODIUM: 1096mg | CARBOHYDRATES: 57g | FIBER: 3g | SUGAR: 14g | PROTEIN: 37g

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CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS RECIPE (2024)

FAQs

What do you use to thicken chicken and dumplings? ›

Use Cornstarch to Thicken Chicken and Dumplings

To give that a little thicker texture we're going to add 1 cup of cool water to 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and stir it up well. Make sure the soup is brought back to a good boil and go ahead and stir in the cornstarch mixture.

Why are my chicken and dumplings not fluffy? ›

Don't Overwork the Dumpling Dough

Stir everything together until the wet and dry ingredients are combined and you don't see any more dry flour. The dough might look a little lumpy, but that's okay! Overworking the dough is one of the easiest ways to end up with tough dumplings.

Why do my dumplings in chicken and dumplings fall apart? ›

When cooking the dumplings, keep the pot at a gentle simmer. An aggressive simmer or boiling will break them apart. Keep the heat low and keep your pot covered so that they steam.

What are dumplings made of in chicken and dumplings? ›

A dumpling—in this context—is a biscuit dough, which is a mixture of flour, shortening, and liquid (water, milk, buttermilk, or chicken stock). The dumplings are either rolled out flat, dropped, or formed into a ball.

Do dumplings float when done? ›

Cover and bring to a vigorous boil. Add roughly one cup of cold water and return to boil while covered. Repeat this step again. The dumplings will be completely cooked and ready when they float on the surface of the boiling water.

Do you cook dumplings covered or uncovered? ›

Cover and simmer until dumplings are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Once you have covered the pan, do not uncover and peek while the dumplings are cooking! In order for the dumplings to be light and fluffy, they must steam, not boil. Uncovering the pan releases the steam.

How do you tell if dumplings are done in chicken and dumplings? ›

To test if dumplings are done, stick a toothpick or skewer into the dumpling after the specified cook time. If the skewer comes out clean, the dumplings are done.

How do you keep your dumplings from dissolving in chicken and dumplings? ›

Lower your heat so that your broth is just barely barely barely boiling and drop these pieces in one at a time. It is important that you DO NOT STIR. We are not going to stir these as we don't want our dumplings cooking up. If you do stir, you will basically cause your dumplings to dissolve.

What is hidden in dumplings? ›

Traditionally, dumplings are made on the eve of Chinese new year, and a small coin is hidden inside one. Whoever finds the coin is said to have good fortune for the new year! This is particularly the case for 'water dumplings' (水饺) – those boiled in water rather than pan fried.

What are the three components of dumplings? ›

What are dumplings made of? The dumpling dough is made of three main ingredients: flour, water and salt.

What goes well with chicken and dumplings? ›

What are the best sides for chicken and dumplings? The ultimate companions range from mashed potatoes to light, crisp salads. Consider fluffy rice, bread variations like garlic bread or dinner rolls, and roasted or steamed vegetables to truly complement your creamy chicken and dumplings feast.

How do you fix watery dumpling filling? ›

If you find that your filling has too much liquid, I recommend draining the entire mixture in a colander. Another trick that I learned from my mother is to add a teaspoon of cornstarch or breadcrumbs to help soak up the liquid.

How do you thicken chicken with flour? ›

To use flour as a thickening agent:
  1. Use two tablespoons flour mixed with ¼ cup cold water for each cup of medium-thick sauce.
  2. Thoroughly mix in the water to prevent lumps.
  3. After stirring the combined flour and water into the sauce, cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
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What is a thickening agent for chicken stew? ›

Toss meat pieces in flour prior to browning. The flour helps to thicken a stew as it cooks. Whisk a teaspoon of flour in a little cold water to make a slurry, then stir into the stew as it's cooking. Don't add dry flour directly to the stew as it may clump.

Why do you put cornstarch in dumplings? ›

The cornstarch will absorb excess water, which will then convert to steam, allowing the bottoms to form that crisp crust.

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