Homemade Chicken and Dumplings
There’s nothing like Homemade Chicken and Dumplings. To bring comfort to your table. This recipe combines tender, shredded chicken. With a savory broth made from scratch. Loaded with fresh vegetables. And aromatic spices. The highlight? Fluffy, seasoned dumplings. That simmer to perfection. Soaking up all the delicious flavors. Whether it’s a chilly evening. Or you’re just in need of some serious comfort food. This dish delivers warmth, nostalgia, and pure satisfaction. In every bite.
8 Servings
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 3 to 4 c rotisserie chicken shredded (or 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded)
- 8 c water
- 4 tbsp Better than Bouillon Chicken
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 4 carrots cut in half lengthwise and then diced
- 4 celery stalks diced
- 2 small yellow onions finely diced
- 1/2 c flour
- 1 c milk
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
For the Dumplings:
- 2 c Bisquick
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2/3 c milk
Instructions
- Prepare chicken broth. By combining water with Better than Bouillon. And microwaving for 3 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large pot. Melt butter over medium heat. And sauté carrots, celery, and onions until soft. About 10 minutes.
- Stir in flour, cook for 1 minute. Then add the broth. And bring to a boil.
- Add shredded chicken, seasonings, and milk. Simmer on low. While you prepare the dumplings.
- In a bowl, mix Bisquick with seasonings. Add milk and stir. Until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter. Into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Then flip the dumplings. And cook for another 2-3 minutes uncovered.
- Serve hot. Garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
To make this Homemade Chicken and Dumplings recipe gluten-free. Swap the all-purpose flour in the soup. For a gluten-free flour blend. Many blends work well for thickening soups. Just make sure it’s a 1:1 substitution. For the dumplings, use a gluten-free Bisquick mix. The texture might be slightly different. But you’ll still get those delicious, fluffy dumplings. That soaks up all the rich flavors of the broth. With these simple swaps. You can enjoy this comforting classic. No gluten required!