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