How to Make Easy Homemade Chicken and Dumplings - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food dish that is loved by many. This hearty and satisfying meal is perfect for chilly nights or when you need a little extra dose of warmth and comfort. The best part? It's incredibly easy to make right in your own kitchen. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make delicious, homemade chicken and dumplings that will have your family coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 ½ cups self-rising flour
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • ⅔ cup buttermilk

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic for 5 minutes, then stir in chicken and saute until browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in broth, vegetables, sage and thyme; mix all together and let simmer over medium heat while preparing the dumplings.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour and parsley together. Add shortening and stir mixture into a coarse, mealy dough. Stir in buttermilk, a little bit at a time, until dough holds together and is soft but firm. (If needed, add up to 2 tablespoons more buttermilk).
  • Bring chicken mixture to a boil over medium high heat and drop round spoonfuls of dumpling mixture on top (do not let dumplings touch each other). Reduce heat to low, cover pot and let simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    555 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 95mg
    • Sodium: 816mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 255mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 555mg