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The Ultimate Fluffy Homemade Chicken and Drop Dumplings

Four fluffy, golden-brown dumplings served over shredded chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce, a perfect bowl of chicken and dumplings.
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Make classic, comforting Chicken and Dumplings using this simple drop dumpling method. These dumplings are light, pillowy, and perfect for soaking up creamy stew.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the stew base: In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the chicken broth, heavy cream, carrots, celery, and onion. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in the shredded chicken and parsley. Reduce the heat to low to keep the stew warm while you prepare the dumplings.
  3. Make the dumpling dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Pour in the milk all at once and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  6. Drop the dumplings: Increase the heat under the stew slightly so it is at a gentle, steady simmer (not a rolling boil). Drop the dumpling dough by rounded tablespoons directly onto the simmering stew surface, leaving a little space between each one.
  7. Cover the pot tightly and cook without lifting the lid for 15 minutes. This traps the steam needed to make them fluffy.
  8. Remove the lid. The dumplings should be puffed and cooked through. Check one by cutting it in half; the center should be cooked.
  9. Serve immediately. This recipe is a great alternative to relying on meal delivery companies for a quick, satisfying dinner.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can sauté the onion, carrots, and celery in 1 tablespoon of butter before adding the broth and cream.
  • If you are planning your weekly meals, remember that leftovers store well, but dumplings are best eaten fresh. Consider a keto meal plan delivery for other days if you are watching carbs.
  • If you want to try a different cooking method next time, these drop dumplings can also be baked on top of a casserole.

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