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Chicken and Dumplings

A creamy, hearty one-pot Southern comfort classic with tender shredded chicken, fluffy homemade dumplings, and a rich broth made from a real butter roux and evaporated milk.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
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Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 celery ribs diced
  • 2 large carrots diced
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour for the roux
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 tsp chicken bouillon paste Better Than Bouillon recommended
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp dried sage
  • 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs thighs recommended for juicier results
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • fresh chopped parsley for garnish
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour for dumplings
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt for dumplings
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp butter melted

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the celery, carrots, and onion and cook for about 3 minutes until slightly softened. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in the butter and flour and whisk for 1 minute to form a smooth roux.
  2. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and bouillon paste, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Add thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir to fully combine.
  3. Add the chicken to the pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken to a cutting board and set aside.
  4. Stir in the evaporated milk and frozen peas. Let the soup simmer gently over low heat while you prepare the dumpling dough.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the milk, sour cream, and melted butter. Stir until just combined — do not overmix. The dough should be slightly sticky.
  6. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Drop teaspoon-sized portions of dumpling dough onto the surface. Cover the pot immediately and simmer on low for 12 to 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  7. Check one dumpling by cutting it open — it should be fluffy and fully cooked through. Shred the reserved chicken and return it to the pot. Stir gently, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Do not overmix the dumpling dough — a slightly lumpy, sticky dough gives the fluffiest results. Keep the lid on during the full dumpling cooking time. To make ahead, store the soup base without dumplings for up to 2 days and cook fresh dumplings when reheating. Leftovers keep for up to 3 days refrigerated.