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Chicken and Dumplings

This Chicken and Dumplings recipe is easy to make with homemade dumplings or refrigerated biscuits right on the stove top. Your family will love this simple comfort food dinner!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories: 657
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 lbs. bone-in skinless chicken breast or thighs (see notes)
  • Salt/Pepper (to taste)
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 cup carrots (diced)
  • 2 sticks celery (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Teaspoon hot sauce (I use Franks hot sauce )
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 4 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups half and half
  • ¾ cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon EACH: dried basil, parsley, thyme, rosemary, mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground sage
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • ¾ cup cold sour cream
  • ¼ cup cold milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter (melted)

Method
 

  1. Sear the chicken:
  2. Make the Soup
  3. Make the Dumplings

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 657kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 29gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 1410mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • To ensure juicy chicken, cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, and let it rest for a few minutes before shredding to keep it moist.
  • For perfectly fluffy dumplings, avoid overmixing the dough; stir just until combined to keep them light and tender.
  • If you’re short on time, feel free to swap in a store-bought rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy option—just shred and add it to the simmering broth.
  • When storing leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stove over low heat to prevent the dumplings from becoming gummy.
  • For a creamier consistency, consider using full-fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for an added tang and richness in the soup.

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