Homemade Chicken and Dumplings: The Best Comfort Food Recipe
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this homemade chicken and dumplings recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the chicken broth over medium heat.
- Add in the shredded chicken and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in melted butter and milk to form a dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering broth.
- Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add vegetables like carrots and celery.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Homemade Chicken and Dumplings, Comfort Food