Chicken and Dumplings

Name: Chicken and Dumplings
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 1/2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken pieces (all thighs OR a whole cut-up chicken OR a mixture of light & dark meat); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup chopped celery; 2 cups diced carrots; 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (OR 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme); 3 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 10 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon sherry; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (DIVIDED); 1/2 cup cornmeal (finely ground recommended); 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter (melted); 3/4 cup buttermilk (at room temperature); 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h

Chicken and Dumplings is a comfort food classic of flavorful broth, tender chicken, sweet carrots, fresh herbs, & fluffy homemade dumplings...and this recipe is THE BEST!

Updated at: Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:16:40 GMT