Description
A classic comfort dish featuring tender shredded chicken and fluffy homemade dumplings simmered in a rich, savory broth. This warm, hearty meal is perfect for cozy family dinners and delivers satisfying flavors with simple, wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Sauté Base
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
Soup
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dumplings
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat butter in a pot over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Vegetables and Broth: Add sliced carrot and chopped celery to the pot, then pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer Soup Base: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare Dumpling Dough: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter to form a soft dough ready for dropping into the soup.
- Cook Dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering soup. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 10–12 minutes without lifting the lid until they are puffed and fluffy.
- Add Chicken and Season: Gently stir in the shredded cooked chicken, season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, and warm through.
- Serve: Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls and serve warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Keep the lid closed while dumplings cook to ensure they steam properly and become fluffy.
- For additional flavor, add herbs like fresh thyme or parsley during the simmering step.
- Use cooked chicken from leftover roast or rotisserie for convenience.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper at the end to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
