Description
A classic comfort dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy broth with soft, fluffy dumplings cooked right on top.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (for dumplings)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted (for dumplings)
- 3/4 cup milk (for dumplings)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in 1 cup milk and bring back to a gentle simmer.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter and milk to form a soft dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the simmering soup.
- Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Do not stir once dumplings are added.
- Use chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
- Leftovers thicken as they cool; add broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American