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Easy Weeknight Chicken and Dumplings

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A comforting and hearty chicken and dumplings recipe perfect for weeknights, combining tender chicken, flavorful broth, and fluffy dumplings.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper seasoning
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped carrots
  • 2 stalks celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves bay leaves
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 containers chicken stock
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg

Instructions 

  • Cook chicken: Heat oil, season chicken, cook until browned, then shred.
  • Make broth: Sauté vegetables, add mushrooms, flour, then stock and chicken; simmer until thickened.
  • Prepare dumplings: Mix flour, baking powder, thyme, salt; add buttermilk and egg.
  • Drop dumplings onto soup, cover, and simmer until cooked, about 15-20 minutes.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, dumplings