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Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

This homemade chicken and dumplings recipe is exactly what you need. With tender chicken, savory broth, and fluffy dumplings, it’s an easy, one-pot wonder that’ll make you feel right at home.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian (Chinese-inspired).
Calories: 504

Notes

Ingredients (with measurements)
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 6–8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • About 1 cup milk
Instructions
  1. Prepare the dumpling dough
    In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  2. Form the dough
    Gradually add the milk, mixing gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the dumplings tender.
  3. Roll and cut
    Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into 2-inch squares. Uneven shapes are perfectly fine.
  4. Prepare for cooking
    Place the dumplings on a floured plate or baking sheet. Dust lightly with flour to prevent sticking if not cooking immediately.
  5. Cook the dumplings
    Bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil in a large pot. Drop the dumplings in one at a time, stirring gently. The flour on the dumplings will naturally thicken the broth.
  6. Finish the dish
    Let the dumplings cook for 15–20 minutes, until fluffy and cooked through. Stir in the cooked chicken and simmer for a few more minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 504 kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g
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