How to Make Chicken and Dumplings: A Comforting Classic
Chicken and dumplings are a timeless comfort food that warms the soul and satisfies the stomach. This hearty dish combines tender chunks of chicken with a rich, savory broth and fluffy dumplings that soak up the flavors. Whether you’re preparing it for a cozy family dinner or a quick meal after a long day, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make chicken and dumplings.
Ingredients:
To start, gather the following ingredients:
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 2 cups of chicken broth
– 1 cup of water
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 carrots, diced
– 2 celery stalks, diced
– 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon of salt
– 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
– 1 cup of all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons of butter
– 1/2 cup of milk
– 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon of salt
– 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Instructions:
1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2.
In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, water, onion, carrots, celery, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
3.
Add the chicken breasts to the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
4.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dumplings. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, butter, milk, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
5.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and set it aside to cool. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
6.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the vegetables and broth. Bring the mixture back to a simmer.
7.
Drop the dumpling dough by spoonfuls onto the simmering broth. Be careful not to overcrowd the pot, as the dumplings will expand as they cook.
8.
Cover the pot and continue to simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the dumplings are puffy and cooked through.
9.
Serve the chicken and dumplings hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chopped chives, if desired.
Enjoy your homemade chicken and dumplings, a dish that brings warmth and joy to any meal.
