Homemade Chicken and Dumplings: The Best Comfort Food Recipe
This Homemade Chicken and Dumplings recipe is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- In a large pot, cook the chicken in the broth until done, then shred.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in milk and melted butter to form a dough.
- Add shredded chicken, carrots, and peas to the broth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot broth and cover. Cook until dumplings are fluffy.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sauté onions and garlic before adding the chicken.
- Serve with fresh parsley for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Homemade Chicken and Dumplings, comfort food, family recipe