Description
A heartwarming classic dish that offers comfort and nostalgia, featuring tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 pounds)
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups carrots (sliced)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Place your whole chicken in a large pot with six cups of water. Bring it to a boil and skim off any foam that forms on top. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 60 minutes.
- Add the Vegetables: Remove the chicken and add sliced carrots, diced celery, chopped onion, and thyme to the broth. Season and cook for about 15-20 minutes.
- Shred the Chicken: Shred the cooked chicken, discarding the skin and bones, then return the meat to the pot.
- Prepare the Dumplings: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add milk and melted butter, stirring until combined.
- Drop the Dumplings: Scoop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering broth and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the dish into bowls and enjoy the comforting flavors!
Notes
If your dumplings look a little lumpy, it’s part of their charm! Consider adding chopped parsley or a squeeze of lemon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken and dumplings, comfort food, family recipe