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Classic Stovetop Creamy Chicken & Dumplings

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650
A comforting and hearty dish featuring tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a creamy broth, perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (bite-sized)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
  • 3 carrots carrots (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 stalks celery (sliced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves bay leaves
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted (for dumplings)
  • 3/4 cup milk (for dumplings)

Instructions 

  • Heat butter and olive oil, sear chicken until browned, then set aside.
  • Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in flour to create a roux, then slowly add chicken broth while whisking.
  • Return chicken, add thyme and bay leaves, simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Mix dumpling ingredients to form a soft dough, drop spoonfuls onto simmering stew, cover and cook for 15 minutes.

Notes

For best results, do not lift the lid while cooking the dumplings to ensure they stay fluffy.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Comfort Food, dumplings