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Creamy Hearty Chicken and Dumplings | 55-Min Cozy Fall Comfort Family

Best Creamy Hearty Chicken and Dumplings Recipe 55 Min

Creamy hearty chicken and dumplings is the ultimate cozy fall comfort family dinner. Try this easy one pot meal today. Discover warmth in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb chicken pieces
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Place chicken pieces into the vegetable mixture, then pour chicken broth over everything until mostly covered. Add dried thyme, salt, and black pepper, then bring to a gentle boil for 2 minutes before reducing heat.
  3. Simmer the creamy hearty chicken and dumplings base for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally, then carefully remove pieces and shred the meat while broth continues simmering gently.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, then create a well in the center. Pour milk and melted butter into the well, stirring until just combined—do not overmix or dumplings become tough.
  5. Return shredded chicken to the pot, then stir in heavy cream and fresh parsley. Drop dumpling batter by the spoonful directly onto the simmering surface, allowing 12-15 minutes for dumplings to cook through without stirring.