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Chicken and Dumplings

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A comforting and easy chicken and dumplings recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery and sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the shredded chicken. Season with garlic powder, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste. Cook 1–2 minutes to heat the chicken through.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and milk. Increase heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of the listed salt. Add enough water, a tablespoon at a time, until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  5. Use a spoon to drop tablespoon-sized dumplings into the simmering broth. Don’t stir after adding the dumplings — just cover the pot.
  6. Cook, covered, for 10–15 minutes until the dumplings are puffed and cooked through. Uncover, taste, and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, don’t overmix the dumpling dough and keep the broth at a gentle simmer.

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