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Chicken and Dumplings Stew1

Chicken and Dumplings Stew

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Chicken and Dumplings Stew is the ultimate comfort food, packed with tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich, flavorful broth. This one-pot dish is easy to make and perfect for cozy nights when you want something warm, filling, and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts boneless, skinless, cut into chunks
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for dumplings
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder for light, fluffy dumplings

Equipment

  • Large pot For cooking the stew and dumplings
  • Mixing Bowl For preparing the dumpling dough

Method
 

  1. Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
  2. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add to the pot and cook until lightly browned.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is tender.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and milk. Stir until a thick dough forms.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering stew. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until dumplings are light and fluffy.
  6. Gently stir, adjust seasoning, and serve warm with fresh herbs on top.

Notes

  • For extra richness, stir in heavy cream at the end.
  • Using fresh herbs like thyme or parsley makes a big difference in flavor.

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