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Easy One-Pot Chicken and Dumplings

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Easy One-Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Keyword: chicken and dumplings

Creamy, comforting, and full of flavor—chicken and dumplings is a classic dish that never goes out of style. Whether you're looking for a cozy dinner or a meal to warm the soul during colder months, this recipe provides exactly what your taste buds are craving.

Chicken and dumplings is a dish that comes together in one pot, making it both convenient and delicious. It's a wonderful way to use leftover chicken from another meal or you can opt for a fresh rotisserie bird. The simplicity of the ingredients combined with the rich, satisfying flavor makes this dish irresistible.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups diced cooked chicken (about 3 pounds of raw chicken)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for the dumplings)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 cup milk (or use half and half if you prefer)

Instructions

  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. If using fresh chicken, cook it until fully cooked according to the package instructions. Once done, remove the meat from the bones and dice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the diced chicken, onions, carrots, celery ribs, and chicken broth. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed. Bring this mixture to a simmer over medium heat on your stove top.
  3. While waiting for the soup base to come to a gentle boil, start preparing your dumplings. In a separate bowl, mix together 1 cup of all-purpose flour with salt, baking powder, and freshly ground black pepper until thoroughly combined. Gradually add in the milk while stirring continuously to create a soft dough.
  4. Once the soup has reached its simmer stage on high heat, reduce it slightly but keep warm. Using your hands or a spoon (depending how thick you want your dumplings), gently drop spoonfuls of the flour mixture into the simmering chicken broth one at a time without disturbing each other too much.
  5. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes to allow everything to meld together beautifully. During this process, check occasionally on the dumplings to ensure they are not sticking or burning.

Number of Servings & Cooking Time

This recipe serves four people and requires about one hour of preparation time, including cooking until the chicken is fully cooked before starting the dish. After assembly in a single pot, it takes roughly 45 minutes to bake in the oven.

Tips for Success

  • For best results, make sure that your chicken broth has enough flavor as this will transfer over into your final dish. You can enhance its taste by adding herbs like thyme or bay leaf during cooking.
  • Dumplings are what really give this dish its signature texture and taste. Be mindful not to overcrowd when dropping them in; doing so might cause the dumplings to sink instead of floating properly on top of your soup base.

Enjoy!

Serve hot with some fresh parsley sprinkled over for garnish if desired. Chicken and Dumplings is not only delightful but also very satisfying, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want something warm and cozy.

Cheers to delicious and easy meals that are sure to please everyone at your table!