Quick and Delicious Chicken and Dumplings
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Quick and Delicious Chicken and Dumplings recipe, a hearty classic made easier for busy weeknights! Juicy, tender chunks of chicken and wholesome frozen mixed vegetables swim in a rich, creamy broth made with a quick roux and just the right blend of seasoning. But the real star? The fluffy, made-from-scratch dumplings that cook to perfection right on top of the simmering stew—no extra pots required! Ready in just under an hour, this one-pot wonder is perfect for family dinners and comes together with simple pantry staples, making it as budget-friendly as it is satisfying. Serve hot with freshly chopped parsley for a touch of brightness, and relish every cozy, flavorful bite! Keywords: quick chicken and dumplings, easy comfort food, one-pot recipes, homemade dumplings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, and corn)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
- 0.5 cup whole milk (for dumplings)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized chunks and set aside.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
In the same pot, add the all-purpose flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes until bubbling, forming a roux.
Slowly add the chicken broth while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Then stir in the milk.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the cooked chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the soup simmers, make the dumplings. In a medium bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and milk until just combined to form a dough.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the simmering soup (make sure they’re evenly spaced). Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook for 12-15 minutes without disturbing them. They should be puffy and cooked through.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 23.9 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 402 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 7484 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.2 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 169.5 g | 339% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3248 mg | 69% | |
*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.
