Easy Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings Recipes

Alright, folks, gather ‘round because I’ve got a recipe that’s straight out of my kitchen chaos — Easy Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings! This dish is like a big, warm hug in a bowl. Imagine tender chicken and fluffy dumplings floating in a rich, comforting broth. It’s the kind of meal that makes you want to curl up on the couch with a gigantic spoon and forget the world outside. Plus, let’s be real, it’s a one-pot wonder that’ll transport you back to grandma’s kitchen. Let’s dive into this messily fabulous recipe, shall we?

So picture this: my husband and our kiddos curled up in front of the TV, and it’s chaos (as usual). This recipe has been the unsung hero of our family dinners, swooping in to save us from the clutches of take-out more times than I can count. There’s something magical about the way the smell of simmering chicken can stop even our whirling dervish of a family in their tracks. You’ll love the way these dumplings manage to soak up all the soupy goodness — it’s like they were meant for each other.

How to Make It

So here’s the thing, I’m a bit scatterbrained in the kitchen, but that’s where the magic happens. Grab a big ol’ pot, throw in some chicken (preferably not still frozen, ’cause been there, done that), and let it do its thing with some broth. Keep stirring — not too aggressive though, we’re not looking to splash broth onto the ceiling (again). As the chicken simmers, whip up those dumplings. But hey, if they don’t look pretty, who cares? They’re still going to taste awesome. Just plop the dough balls into the bubbling goodness, cover it up, and let the magic happen. Fifteen minutes later — BAM, you’ve got comfort in a bowl.

✔Ingredient Notes

– Chicken: Make sure it’s cooked all the way through — salmonella is not a good look on anyone.
– Broth: Homemade is best, but boxed or canned? I’m not judging, we’ve all been there.
– Dumplings: Don’t stress, even if they turn out like weird blobs, they’ll still taste heavenly.

✔Recipe Steps:

1. Cook chicken in a large pot with broth until fully done.
2. Prepare dumpling dough while chicken is cooking.
3. Drop spoonfuls of dough into simmering broth.
4. Cover and let them cook until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.

What to Serve It With

Serve with a side of leafy greens or just a hunk of crusty bread — nothing wrong with going all in on carbs.

✔Tips & Mistakes

Mistake I once made? Forgot the salt. Don’t be like me. When you’re so busy trying to manage life and chicken at the same time, it happens!

✔Storage Tips

Pop any leftovers in the fridge, and they’ll be even better the next day. Yes, you can eat it cold — I mean, we’re not judging here. I have it for breakfast sometimes, and it’s glorious.

✔Variations and Substitutions

When you’re out of ingredients, get creative! Swap in turkey for chicken if that’s what you’ve got. Oh, and I once used rice flour dumplings when I realized we were out of all-purpose flour… surprisingly worked out!

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Easy Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings Recipes

This classic homestyle chicken and dumplings recipe combines tender chicken pieces with fluffy, soft dumplings in a rich, flavorful broth perfect for a comforting meal.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 lb bone-in chicken thighs
• ▢ 1.5 cups all-purpose flour for dumplings
• ▢ 4 cups chicken broth
• ▢ 1 cup whole milk
• ▢ 2 tbsp unsalted butter for sautéing vegetables
• ▢ 2 pcs carrots chopped
• ▢ 2 pcs celery stalks chopped
• ▢ 1 pcs medium onion diced
• ▢ 1 tsp salt
• ▢ 0.5 tsp black pepper
• ▢ 1 tsp baking powder for dumplings
• ▢ 0.5 cup water for dumpling dough

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, chopped carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add chicken thighs to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until chicken is fully cooked, about 30 minutes.
• Remove chicken from broth, shred the meat, and discard bones. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
• In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Add water and milk gradually to form a soft dough for dumplings.
• Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto simmering broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
• Once dumplings are cooked through and fluffy, serve hot with the chicken and vegetable broth.

Notes

For extra flavor, add fresh thyme and parsley to the broth before simmering.