Melissa's Easy Chicken and Dumplings
Warm, comforting, and irresistibly hearty, Melissa's Easy Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate one-pot meal that brings Southern-style cooking to your kitchen in just an hour. Featuring tender, shredded chicken simmered in a creamy broth alongside vibrant carrots, celery, and sweet green peas, this dish is topped with soft, pillowy homemade dumplings that perfectly soak up the rich flavors. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or an easy weeknight meal, this recipe uses simple ingredients like pantry staples and fresh veggies to create a deeply satisfying dish. With just 20 minutes of prep time, it's the perfect blend of convenience and classic comfort food. Serve it steaming hot for a hearty, wholesome meal that leaves everyone asking for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 medium Carrots, diced
- 2 stalks Celery, diced
- 1 cup Frozen green peas
- 1 tablespoon Cooking oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the cooking oil, then sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until lightly browned. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Step 2
In the same pot, sauté the diced carrots and celery for 3-4 minutes until they soften slightly.
Step 3
Return the chicken to the pot, then pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Step 4
While the chicken simmers, prepare the dumpling dough. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 5
Stir the milk into the flour mixture until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Step 6
Once the chicken is done, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the heavy cream, frozen peas, and black pepper. Adjust salt levels as needed.
Step 7
Bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the pot, ensuring they don’t touch. Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook for 10-12 minutes, or until they are puffed and cooked through.
Step 8
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2910.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3084.8 |
| Total Fat 149.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 77.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 645.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8806.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 243.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.4g | |
| Protein 168.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 84.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 547.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3733.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories