Marsha's Chicken and Dumplings

Warm, hearty, and irresistibly comforting, Marsha's Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate one-pot meal that’s perfect for chilly nights or anytime you crave home-cooked coziness. This recipe features tender, flavorful bone-in chicken thighs simmered to perfection with aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion in a rich chicken broth infused with thyme and bay leaves. The crowning touch comes in the form of fluffy homemade dumplings, crafted with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth dough for that old-fashioned comfort food feel. With just 20 minutes of prep time and straightforward instructions, this dish is as rewarding to cook as it is to enjoy. Serve it steaming hot, topped with fresh parsley for a pop of freshness, and savor every spoonful of this crowd-pleasing family favorite. Keywords: chicken and dumplings recipe, hearty comfort food, homemade dumplings, classic chicken stew, one-pot meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 8 cups water
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2.5 teaspoons salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and diced
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 pieces bay leaves

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken thighs in a large pot. Add the water and chicken broth, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Skim off any foam that rises to the top.

Step 2

Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and thyme to the pot. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 3

Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and set aside to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, shred the chicken, discarding the skin and bones, and set aside.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the cold diced butter and use a fork or pastry cutter to cut it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5

Gradually add the milk to the dry mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Bring the broth in the pot back to a gentle boil. Drop small spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering liquid, making sure they are spaced apart.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the dumplings cook for 15 minutes, undisturbed, until they are cooked through and fluffy.

Step 8

Add the shredded chicken back to the pot and stir gently to combine. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy your comforting bowl of chicken and dumplings!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4665.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3081.0

Total Fat 160.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 639.3mg	0%
Sodium 10471.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 248.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g	0%
Total Sugars 33.4g
Protein 160.5g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 852.0mg	0%
Iron 22.0mg	0%
Potassium 4379.2mg	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: 46.9%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 32.2%