This EASY Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a comforting, creamy chicken soup with simple homemade dumplings that make it irresistible! It’s hearty, loaded with vegetables, and is the perfect meal to make on a chilly day.
Looking for more soup recipes? Try Cioppino, Beef Noodle Soup, Broccoli Cheese Soup, or Pozole Verde!
Why I love this recipe:
- Comforting – One of my favorite soups to enjoy on a chilly day, homemade Chicken and Dumplings soup hits the spot every single time!
- Crowd Pleaser – Every age family member loves this meal. It’s full of flavor, loaded with fresh veggies and homemade dumplings and lower in sodium than store-bought. The taste can’t be beat.
How to make Chicken and Dumplings:
Sauté Veggies: Heat a large pot with oil over medium heat. Add celery, carrots and onion and sauté for 3 minutes then add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.Dump in butter and flour and whisk well for 1 minute.
Pour in Broth and Seasonings: Stir in chicken broth and bouillon, scraping up anything on the bottom. Add thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and bring to a boil. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked. Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before chopping or shredding. Return chicken to the pot and add evaporated milk and peas.
Make Dumplings for Soup: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Make a well in the center and add milk, sour cream and melted butter. Stir until combined, but don’t over mix.
Add Dumplings: Bring soup to a simmer and then use a small spoon to drop teaspoon-sized amounts of dough all over the top of the simmering soup (the dumplings will double in size as they cook).
Simmer: Cover the pot and simmer on low for 12-15 minutes. Remove lid, gently stir to break dumplings apart, and scoop out a dumpling to check for doneness. If still doughy, cover and cook for a few more minutes, until tender. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
Serve: Ladle warm chicken dumpling soup into bowls or bread bowls, with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley on top.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Make this easy chicken and dumplings 1-3 days ahead of time, excluding the dumplings. When ready to eat, rewarm on the stove, bring to a simmer and add dumplings.
To Freeze: Leftover soup may be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw chicken and dumpling soup overnight in the fridge before rewarming on the stove.
Recipe Variations:
- Chicken: I recommend thighs, because they have more fat and won’t dry out or overcook as easily, but breast meat will also work. To use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken (or turkey), simply skip the step of cooking the chicken, and stir in cooked chicken just before cooking the dumplings.
- Bouillon: I use chicken better than bouillon base because the flavor is bolder, but 4 regular chicken bouillon cubes may be used.
- Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings: Prepare steps 1 and 2 in a skillet. Add everything to slow cooker, and add chicken. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or High for 2-3 hours. Make dumplings and spoon them over the top of the hot soup, as directed in this recipe. Press them under the liquid a little before applying the lid. Slow cook on HIGH for 45 minutes. Break dumplings apart if needed and test for doneness.
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Chicken and Dumplings
This old fashioned Chicken and Dumplings recipe is easy and comforting, made with homemade dumplings and loaded with vegetables and chicken. It's the perfect soup to make on a cold day.
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Author Lauren Allen
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 635
Cost 8
Prep 15 minutes mins
Cook 40 minutes mins
Total 55 minutes mins
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 celery , ribs, diced
- 2 carrots , large, 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 , better than bouillon base*
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs , or chicken breasts*
- 12 oz evaporated milk , canned
- ½ cup frozen peas
- fresh chopped parsley , for garnish
For the Dumplings:
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons butter , melted
Instructions
Sauté Veggies: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add oil. Once hot, add celery, carrots and onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.Add butter and flour and whisk well for 1 minute.
Add Broth and Seasonings: Gradually stir in the chicken broth and bouillon, scraping up anything stuck to the bottom of the pot. Add thyme, sage, rosemary, salt and pepper.
Add chicken and bring mixture to a boil. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes before chopping or shredding into small pieces.Return chicken to the pot and add evaporated milk and peas.
Make Dumplings: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Make a well in the center and add milk, sour cream and melted butter. Stir until combined, but don’t over mix.
Add Dumplings: Bring soup to a simmer and then use a small spoon to drop teaspoon-sized amounts of dough all over the top of the simmering soup (the dumplings will double in size as they cook).
Cover the pot and simmer on low for 12-15 minutes. Remove lid, gently stir to break dumplings apart, and scoop out a dumpling to check for doneness. If still doughy, cover and cook for a few more minutes, until tender. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
Serve warm, with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley on top.
Notes
Pro Tip: Choose a wide pot to cook the soup, over a narrow/tall pot, so there is more surface area to add the dumplings in a single layer.
Chicken: I recommend thighs, because they have more fat and won’t dry out or overcook as easily. But breast meat will also work. To use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken (or turkey LINK), simply skip the step of cooking the chicken, and stir in cooked chicken just before cooking the dumplings.
Bouillon: I use chicken better than bouillon base because the flavor is bolder, but 4 regular chicken bouillon cubes may be used.
Make Ahead Instructions: Make the soup 1-3 days ahead of time, excluding the dumplings. When ready to eat, rewarm on the stove, bring to a simmer and add dumplings.
Freezing Instructions: Leftover soup may be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before rewarming on the stove.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings: Prepare steps 1 and 2 in a skillet. Add everything to slow cooker, and add chicken. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or High for 2-3 hours. Make dumplings and spoon them over the top of the hot soup, as directed in this recipe. Press them under the liquid a little before applying the lid. Slow cook on HIGH for 45 minutes. Break dumplings apart if needed and test for doneness.
Nutrition
Calories: 635kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 39gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 3460mgPotassium: 943mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 5190IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 383mgIron: 4mg
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Categories
- American
- Budget Friendly Meals
- Chicken
- Freezer Friendly
- High Protein Recipes
- Kid Friendly Recipes
- Main Dish
- Soup
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Lauren Allen
Welcome! I’m Lauren, a mom of four and lover of good food. Here you’ll find easy recipes and weeknight meal ideas made with real ingredients, with step-by-step photos and videos.
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Chicken and Dumplings Recipe The chicken and dumplings recipe you shared is a comforting and creamy chicken soup with homemade dumplings. It's a hearty dish loaded with vegetables and is perfect for a chilly day. The recipe includes sautéing vegetables, adding butter and flour to create a roux, pouring in chicken broth and seasonings, cooking the chicken, and adding evaporated milk and peas. The dumplings are made by combining flour, baking powder, salt, milk, sour cream, and melted butter. The dumplings are dropped into the simmering soup and cooked until tender.
Variations and Tips
- Chicken: The recipe recommends using chicken thighs because they have more fat and won't dry out or overcook easily. However, breast meat can also be used. Leftover cooked chicken or turkey can be used instead of cooking the chicken from scratch.
- Bouillon: The recipe suggests using chicken better than bouillon base for a bolder flavor. Regular chicken bouillon cubes can also be used.
- Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings: The recipe provides instructions on how to make this dish in a slow cooker. The steps include preparing the vegetables in a skillet, adding everything to the slow cooker, cooking the chicken, making the dumplings, and slow cooking for a specific amount of time.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions
- Make Ahead: The soup can be made 1-3 days ahead of time, excluding the dumplings. When ready to eat, reheat on the stove, bring to a simmer, and add the dumplings.
- Freezing: Leftover soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw the soup overnight in the fridge before reheating on the stove.
These are the main concepts and tips mentioned in this article. Let me know if there's anything specific you'd like to know about this recipe or if you have any other questions!
