Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a rich broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs), cut into pieces
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup butter, melted
- Fresh thyme and parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine your chicken pieces and broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked, about 30-40 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool before shredding the meat, discarding the skin and bones.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they soften. Stir in the shredded chicken and peas, heating everything through.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the milk and melted butter. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed—the dough will be sticky.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter over the simmering soup. Do not overcrowd. Cover the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes without lifting the lid. This step is crucial for fluffy dumplings!
- Once the dumplings are cooked through, taste the broth and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs. Ladle into bowls and enjoy warm.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the dumpling dough for tender results. Fresh herbs are essential for flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken, dumplings, comfort food, family recipe, hearty meal