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Cozy Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch Easy Homemade Recipe

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A comforting homemade chicken and dumplings recipe featuring tender chicken simmered with fresh herbs and soft, pillowy dumplings in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for cozy evenings and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup buttermilk, chilled
  • Optional: 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat and brown chicken skin-side down for 5 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and brown the other side for 3 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and thyme, cooking for another minute.
  3. Return browned chicken to the pot. Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cover and cook for 40 minutes until chicken is tender and falling off the bone.
  4. While chicken simmers, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chilled buttermilk and parsley just until combined; do not overmix.
  5. Remove chicken thighs from pot with a slotted spoon. Let cool slightly, then shred meat with two forks, discarding skin and bones. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  6. Drop spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons each) of dumpling dough onto simmering broth. Cover pot tightly and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes without lifting lid.
  7. Remove bay leaf, taste broth, and adjust salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overmix dumpling dough to avoid tough dumplings. Brown chicken slowly for better flavor. Avoid lifting lid while dumplings cook to keep them fluffy. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend plus xanthan gum. Buttermilk can be substituted with milk plus lemon juice or vinegar.

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Keywords: chicken and dumplings, comfort food, homemade dumplings, cozy dinner, easy chicken recipe, from scratch, family meal

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