Chicken & Dumplings Recipe
Comforting chicken and homemade dumplings in a savory broth.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken and Broth
In a large pot, add the chicken thighs, diced carrots, celery, onion, garlic, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Simmer the Chicken
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- 3
- 4
Make the Dumplings
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, milk, and melted butter. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 5
Cook the Dumplings
Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the simmering broth. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- 6

