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Pot of homemade chicken and dumplings with carrots, peas, and fluffy dumplings in creamy broth
Jana Rae

Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

Cozy up with this homemade chicken and dumplings recipe! A Southern classic with tender chicken, hearty veggies, and fluffy dumplings in a creamy broth. The ultimate comfort food.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the soup base:
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie or boiled
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup heavy cream optional, for creamier broth
For the dumplings:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley optional
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted

Method
 

  1. Make the base – In a large pot, melt butter and sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add broth & chicken – Pour in chicken broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir in shredded chicken. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Mix dumplings – In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined (dough will be sticky).
  4. Add dumplings – Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup. Cover and cook 15 minutes without lifting the lid (steam cooks the dumplings).
  5. Finish – Stir in peas and cream (if using). Adjust seasoning. Serve hot with fresh parsley on top.

Notes

  • Fluffy dumplings tip: Don’t overmix the dough or they’ll be tough.
  • No cream version: Skip the cream for a lighter broth.
  • Shortcuts: Use rotisserie chicken and store-bought broth to save time.
  • Thicker stew: Stir in 2 tablespoons flour mixed with water before adding dumplings.