Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
There’s something about a bowl of chicken and dumplings that makes you feel all the feels. It’s total comfort food, and this version makes it easy to enjoy on any night of the week. It’s ready in about an hour, with only 20 minutes of active prep. This recipe keeps things simple, yet still brings the flavor.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 medium celery ribs (sliced)
- 3 medium carrots (diced)
- 1 medium white onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat for about 1 minute. Add 3 medium celery ribs (sliced), 3 medium carrots (diced), and 1 medium white onion (diced). Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast to the pot and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour in 8 cups chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Boil for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily with a fork. Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the pot or remove to a cutting board to shred, then return it to the pot.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Gradually add 1 cup buttermilk, stirring until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter directly into the simmering soup. Cover the pot and let simmer for 20 minutes, until the dumplings are fluffy and steamed.
- Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls and serve hot.
For the rolled flat noodle dumplings, check out my Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings.
- Ready in about an hour, with 40 minutes of it being simmering time.
- A flavorful broth with carrots, celery, and onion.
- 4-ingredient drop dumplings that are fluffy and melt in your mouth!
Chicken and dumplings is a classic American comfort food. You can find a wide variety of methods and preparations out there for chicken and dumplings, particularly when it comes to the dough for the dumpling itself. This particular recipe uses the drop biscuit type of dough. It’s a simple dough with only a handful of ingredients. Buttermilk is used to interact with baking powder to form a puffy dumpling. The dough is dropped into the simmering liquid in various sizes for a rustic, homestyle look.
