Chicken and Dumplings

A comforting dish combining tender chicken in a rich broth with easy dumplings. Perfect for family meals, it serves 8-12 in about an hour. Optional veggies add depth.

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook and shred chicken in butter.

Step 2

Add broth, thyme, and chicken to a large pot or Dutch oven.

Step 3

Simmer and add milk or cream.

Step 4

Mix dough, roll out, and cut into strips or desired pieces, or use biscuit dough.

Step 5

Bring soup to a slow boil and drop in dumplings one at a time.

Step 6

Stir frequently to keep dumplings from sticking.

Step 7

Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until dumplings start to sink and broth thickens.

Step 8

Serve and enjoy.

Step 9

Optional: Sauté onion, carrots, celery, garlic before adding broth.