🍲 Chicken and Dumplings (Classic Southern Comfort Food)

Warm, cozy, and incredibly satisfying, this Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a beloved Southern classic. Tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy broth with fluffy dumplings makes the ultimate comfort food dinner — perfect for cold nights or when you need something hearty and homemade.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• ✔️ Classic American comfort food

• ✔️ One-pot meal

• ✔️ Creamy, hearty, and filling

• ✔️ Family-friendly and great for leftovers

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• 🛒 Ingredients

  For the Chicken:

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 carrots, sliced

  • 2 celery stalks, sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp dried thyme

  For the Dumplings:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¾ cup milk

  • 2 tbsp melted butter

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  👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté 5 minutes.

  3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

  4. Stir in broth, milk, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  5. Add shredded chicken.

  6. In a bowl, whisk dumpling ingredients into a soft dough.

  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering broth.

  8. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.

  9. Dumplings will puff up and become tender.

  10. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

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  🔥 Tips for Perfect Dumplings

  • Do NOT lift the lid while dumplings cook — steam is key.

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time.

  • Add peas or corn for extra texture and color.

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  🧊 Storage & Reheating

  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth or milk.