Name: Easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe for Busy Weeknights
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 celery ribs, diced; 2 large carrots, diced; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon paste; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried sage; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs; 12 ounces evaporated milk; 1/2 cup frozen peas; Fresh parsley; 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (dumplings); 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Description

A classic, soul-warming Chicken and Dumplings featuring tender chicken, rich broth, and perfectly fluffy dumplings—true Southern comfort in a bowl.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 celery ribs, diced
2 large carrots, diced
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon paste
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
12 ounces evaporated milk
1/2 cup frozen peas
Fresh parsley
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (dumplings)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

Sauté celery, carrots, and onion in olive oil for 3 minutes. Add garlic for 30 seconds.
Add butter and flour, whisking 1 minute to form a roux.
Slowly whisk in chicken broth and bouillon, then add thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
Add chicken, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove chicken and shred.
Stir in evaporated milk and peas.
Make dumplings by combining flour, baking powder, salt, milk, sour cream, and melted butter. Mix until just combined.
Drop teaspoon-sized dumplings onto simmering soup. Cover and cook 12–15 minutes without lifting the lid.
Return shredded chicken to pot, stir gently, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Do not lift the lid while dumplings cook—steam is essential for achieving light, fluffy dumplings.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 485
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 125mg

Keywords: chicken and dumplings, comfort food, Southern chicken recipe, homemade dumplings