Homemade Chicken and Dumplings (The BEST!)

Name: Homemade Chicken and Dumplings (The BEST!)
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 finely-ground cornmeal; 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

This homemade Chicken and Dumplings recipe is made with juicy chicken, fluffy from-scratch dumplings, fresh herbs, and a savory broth for the ultimate comfort food dinner!

Updated at: Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:06:32 GMT