This easy old-fashioned chicken and dumplings recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
This easy old-fashioned chicken and dumplings recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- FOR THE CHICKEN:
- lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- /2 cup all-purpose flour
- tablespoons olive oil divided
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- tablespoons butter
- large carrots peeled and diced
- stalks celery diced
- large onion diced
- bay leaves
- /2 teaspoon dried thyme
- cloves garlic minced
- cups chicken broth
- /2 cup heavy cream
- /2 cups frozen peas thawed
- FOR THE DUMPLINGS:
- /2 cups all-purpose flour
- teaspoons baking powder
- /2 teaspoon salt
- /4 cup buttermilk
- eggs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, season chicken with salt and pepper and toss with 1/2 cup flour.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until outsides are browned, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add remaining olive oil and butter. Add carrots, celery, and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in broth, thyme, bay leaves, and chicken. Bring to a simmer, then stir in cream and peas and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, prepare the dumplings:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Add buttermilk and eggs and stir until no raw flour remains.
- Drop dough by tablespoons into simmering broth, giving them some space to puff up.
- Cover, reduce heat, and let simmer gently until dumplings are puffy and chicken has cooked through, about 15 minutes. Enjoy!
Tips for the Best Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking old-fashioned chicken and dumplings.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.