Julia's Simple Chicken Dumplings

Warm, hearty, and irresistibly comforting, Julia's Simple Chicken Dumplings is the ultimate one-pot recipe for cozy family dinners. Featuring tender, shredded chicken thighs simmered in a flavorful broth with diced carrots, celery, and onion, this dish is topped with fluffy homemade dumplings that soak up all the rich goodness. The dumpling dough, made from pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and milk, comes together in minutes for an effortless finishing touch. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple cooking techniques, this classic recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of brightness, and enjoy spoonfuls of pure comfort in every bite. Perfect for those seeking “easy chicken dumpling recipes” or “quick comfort food,” this dish will have your family asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 8 cups Chicken broth
• 2 cups Carrots, diced
• 1 cup Celery, diced
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0 Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 2

Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add them to the pot, searing 3-4 minutes per side until lightly browned.

Step 3

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 4

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dumpling dough. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Stir in the milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

Step 7

Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 10-12 minutes. Don’t lift the lid while cooking to ensure fluffy dumplings.

Step 8

Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3591.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2827.2

Total Fat 119.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 929.0mg	0%
Sodium 9469.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 33.4g
Protein 233.0g	0%

Vitamin D 128.1IU	0%
Calcium 696.1mg	0%
Iron 21.2mg	0%
Potassium 5268.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.4%

Protein: 33.2%

Carbs: 28.4%