Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Experience pure comfort food with this Easy Chicken and Dumplings recipe, a hearty one-pot meal that brings soothing flavors to your table in just under an hour. Juicy shredded chicken is simmered alongside tender carrots, celery, and onions in a rich, seasoned broth, creating a warming base for fluffy, homemade dumplings. The light, pillow-soft dumplings—made from simple pantry staples like flour, milk, and baking powder—cook directly in the pot, absorbing the savory broth for maximum flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe delivers classic Southern-style comfort with minimal effort. Garnished with fresh parsley and made with wholesome ingredients, it’s an easy dinner idea that’s both simple and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 pieces Carrots, diced
• 2 stalks Celery, diced
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 2 leaves Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Thyme, dried
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until slightly browned. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 2

In the same pot, melt butter. Add the diced carrots, celery, and onion, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Pour in the chicken broth, then add the bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.

Step 5

While the chicken cooks, prepare the dumpling batter by mixing the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Gradually stir in the milk until a thick dough forms. Set aside.

Step 6

Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

Step 7

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dumpling batter and drop them gently into the simmering broth. Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook for 10-12 minutes, or until they are puffed up and cooked through.

Step 8

Remove the pot from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot. Enjoy your hearty chicken and dumplings!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2683.4 grams (2683.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2155

Total Fat 57.80g	74%
Saturated Fat 22.00g	110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.20g
Cholesterol 374mg	125%
Sodium 7679mg	334%
Total Carbohydrate 238.30g	87%
Dietary Fiber 14.50g	52%
Total Sugars 28.30g
Protein 163.80g	328%

Vitamin D 112IU	559%
Calcium 644mg	50%
Iron 20mg	109%
Potassium 2757mg	59%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.4%

Protein: 30.8%

Carbs: 44.8%