Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings Made Easy

Warm, comforting, and irresistibly nostalgic, this Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings Made Easy recipe is a hearty classic simplified for busy home cooks. Tender shredded chicken thighs, aromatic vegetables, and pillowy homemade dumplings come together in a savory chicken broth that's simmered to perfection. With just 20 minutes of prep and straightforward ingredients like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salted butter, this dish is a breeze to make while retaining its authentic, down-home charm. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekend meals, this one-pot wonder serves six and is sure to satisfy every craving for comfort food. Garnish with fresh parsley for the perfect finishing touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Boneless chicken thighs
• 8 cups Chicken broth
• 3 medium Carrots
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp Baking powder
• 0.75 cups Milk
• 4 tbsp Salted butter
• 2 tbsp Parsley (optional, chopped for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables: peel and slice the carrots, chop the celery into small pieces, and finely dice the onion.

Step 2

In a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the chicken thighs and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.

Step 3

Add the carrots, celery, onion, salt, pepper, and bay leaf to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

Step 4

Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool slightly. Discard the bay leaf.

Step 5

While the chicken cools, make the dumpling dough. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Shred the cooled chicken using two forks or your hands and return it to the pot. Bring the soup back to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

Using a spoon or a small cookie scoop, drop tablespoons of dumpling dough directly into the simmering soup. Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook undisturbed for 12-15 minutes, or until they are puffed up and cooked through.

Step 8

Remove the soup from the heat and taste for seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3492.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2803.0

Total Fat 121.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 728.1mg	0%
Sodium 9241.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 238.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.9g	0%
Total Sugars 29.3g
Protein 197.4g	0%

Vitamin D 108.9IU	0%
Calcium 654.0mg	0%
Iron 24.5mg	0%
Potassium 4584.9mg	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: 38.5%

Protein: 27.8%

Carbs: 33.7%