Homemade Chicken and Dumplings (Print Version)
Big, fluffy dumplings and tender chicken simmered with savory vegetables in a comforting single pot.
# Ingredients:
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6 tablespoons butter
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1 cup diced yellow onion
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1 cup matchstick carrots
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1 cup diced celery
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk, or half and half
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1 (32 oz) quart chicken stock
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4 cups shredded cooked chicken
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
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2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste
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Salt, to taste
→ Homemade Dumplings
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
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¾ cup (6 oz) whole milk
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4 tablespoons butter, melted
# Steps:
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In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
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Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add the evaporated milk and chicken stock while stirring continuously to prevent lumps and ensure a creamy base.
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Bring the mixture to a boil and add the shredded chicken, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Lower the heat and let the soup simmer uncovered while preparing the dumplings.
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In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, pepper, salt, and thyme. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk and melted butter. Mix with a spoon to form a dough ball. If the dough is too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk as needed.
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Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, portion the dough into uniform balls and gently drop them into the simmering soup. Distribute them evenly around the pot and lightly press them into the broth.
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Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, maintaining a gentle bubble. Halfway through, open the lid, press down any dumplings sticking up, and stir gently. Check doneness by cutting into a dumpling. If not cooked through, simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.
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Once the dumplings are fully cooked, serve the soup hot.