Delicious Chicken and Dumplings featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy broth with fluffy dumplings for a comforting meal.

Boneless

skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Carrots

Celery

Onion

Fresh garlic

Butter

Flour

Chicken broth

Salt

Pepper

Dried thyme

Bay leaf

Heavy cream or milk

Flour

Baking powder

Salt

Butter

Milk

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion, sautéing until softened.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the flour to create a roux, cooking for at least 2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth, followed by seasonings (salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaf).
Bring to a simmer, then add the chicken. Cook until chicken is done and shreds easily.
In a separate bowl, mix dumpling dough ingredients until just combined.
Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering broth.
Cover and cook until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream or milk for richness just before serving.

For quicker prep, consider using rotisserie chicken. Adjust seasoning to personal preference.

Keywords: Chicken and Dumplings, comfort food, hearty meal, chicken recipe