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Chicken and Dumplings: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

Chicken and dumplings is the ultimate comfort food—a creamy, hearty stew packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings. This one-pot meal is perfect for cozy family dinners or when you’re craving something warm and satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Chicken Stew
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 2 large carrots diced
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon paste or base
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon dried sage
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 12 oz evaporated milk canned
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
Dumplings
  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Method
 

Prepare the Stew
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté celery, carrots, onion, and garlic for 5-6 minutes until softened.
  2. Add butter and let it melt, then stir in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly.
  3. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Add chicken bouillon, thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the chicken to the pot. Simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Shred the Chicken
  1. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
  2. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the evaporated milk and frozen peas. Let it simmer while preparing the dumplings.
Make the Dumplings
  1. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, sour cream, and melted butter. Stir until just combined (don’t overmix).
  2. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the surface of the simmering stew. Leave space between the dumplings.
Cook the Dumplings
  1. Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook for 15 minutes. Avoid lifting the lid during this time to allow steam to cook the dumplings fully.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Garnish the dish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Enjoy the creamy, comforting flavors of this hearty meal!