How to Make the Best Chicken and Dumplings: 5 Secret Tips Revealed!
This delectable Chicken and Dumplings recipe offers a step-by-step guide to making a comforting dish. With rich flavors and tender dumplings, it's perfect for dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil for searing
- 3 lbs boneless chicken thighs or use chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 large red onion diced
- 2 cups slice carrots
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour for thickening
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Sear the chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
- Build the Soup: In the same pot, add 2 tablespoons butter. Saute onions and carrots until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add 1 cup flour and stir to coat vegetables. Gradually pour in vegetable broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add cream, stirring until well combined.
- Return chicken to the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
- Prepare Dumplings: Mix flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Add milk and melted butter. Stir until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For a variation, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dumpling dough for a little kick.