Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings

Serving

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

380

kcal

Warm, creamy, and soul-soothing—this classic Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings recipe delivers tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich, savory broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or chilly nights.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Soup:
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced or store bought minced garlic
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or boiled)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for richness)
For the Dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk

👩🏻‍🍳 Instructions

Sauté vegetables:
- In a large pot, heat oil or butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Add broth and chicken:
- Pour in chicken broth. Stir in shredded chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Make the dumplings:
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and milk until a soft dough forms (do not overmix).
Add dumplings:
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup (space them apart). Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes without lifting the lid—this allows dumplings to steam properly.
Finish soup:
- Stir in peas and cream (if using) and cook uncovered for 2–3 more minutes.
Serve warm with chopped parsley if desired.