One Pot Chicken and Dumplings (Printable Version)
Tender chicken and fluffy dumplings simmered with vegetables in one pot for cozy, effortless family meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 medium onion, diced
05 - 3 carrots, sliced
06 - 3 celery stalks, sliced
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 cup frozen peas
→ Broth and Base
09 - 6 cups chicken broth
10 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
11 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
12 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Dumplings
15 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
16 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
17 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
19 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
20 - 3/4 cup whole milk
21 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# Method:
01 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, then sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
02 - Stir in chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and dried parsley. Cook until lightly browned, approximately 4 minutes. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over the mixture and stir to evenly coat.
03 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
04 - While the stew simmers, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir in melted butter and milk until just combined. Gently fold in fresh parsley if using. Do not overmix.
05 - Return to the pot and stir in heavy cream and frozen peas. Using two spoons, drop dollops of dumpling dough, approximately 1 heaping tablespoon each, onto the surface of the simmering stew.
06 - Cover the pot tightly and simmer gently over low heat without lifting the lid for 15 to 18 minutes, or until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
07 - Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- The entire meal comes together in one pot, meaning less cleanup and more time on the couch
- Those fluffy dumplings soak up all the creamy broth, creating the most comforting spoonfuls you'll ever taste
02 -
- Lifting the lid while dumplings steam causes them to collapse and turn dense
- Overmixing the dough develops gluten, making the dumplings tough instead of tender
03 -
- If the dumplings are still raw in the center after 18 minutes, cover and cook another 3 to 4 minutes
- Add a bay leaf during simmering and remove it before serving for deeper flavor