Description
Cozy, creamy, and ready in under an hour, this Quick Chicken And Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food for busy nights. Tender shredded chicken, fluffy homemade dumplings, and a rich, savory broth come together in one satisfying bowl. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, easy comfort food, family dinner ideas, or simple food ideas that feel homemade, this easy recipe delivers classic flavor without hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 small onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 medium carrots sliced
2 celery stalks sliced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat and sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and shred.
2. Sauté onion 4–5 minutes. Add garlic, carrots, and celery and cook 2–3 minutes.
3. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
4. Return shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in heavy cream and simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir in milk just until combined.
6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto simmering soup.
7. Cover and cook on low 12–15 minutes without lifting the lid.
8. Check dumplings for doneness, sprinkle parsley, and rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not lift the lid while dumplings steam to ensure proper cooking.
Avoid overmixing dumpling dough to keep them light and fluffy.
Add extra broth or milk when reheating to maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg