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Classic Chicken and Dumplings Made Simple at Home

Classic Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings is a classic comfort dish made with tender chicken simmered in a savory broth and finished with soft, pillowy dumplings. Known for its gentle flavors and warming quality, this recipe focuses on balance, texture, and dependable technique to deliver consistent, satisfying results at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Broth
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Dumplings
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

    1. Place chicken breasts in a large pot and cover with chicken broth.
    2. Add salt and ground black pepper and bring to a gentle simmer.
    3. Cook until the chicken is fully tender, then remove from the pot.
    4. Allow the chicken to cool slightly, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
    5. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
    6. Stir in milk and butter until a soft dough forms, avoiding overmixing.
    7. Return shredded chicken to the pot and bring the broth back to a gentle simmer.
    8. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering broth.
    9. Cover the pot and cook gently until dumplings are firm and cooked through.
    10. Serve warm.

Notes

Keep the broth at a gentle simmer while cooking dumplings. Boiling too hard can cause dumplings to break apart and become dense.