Clarksville, TN – Nothing beats a warm bowl of Homemade Chicken and Dumplings to bring comfort to the dinner table!
This quick and delicious recipe version features tender chunks of chicken, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a savory, thyme-infused broth topped with soft, fluffy dumplings that cook right in the pot.
Using pre-cooked chicken and a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy the cozy flavor of a home-cooked classic in less than 35 minutes. Every spoonful delivers hearty chicken, wholesome vegetables, and pillowy dumplings in a comforting broth that tastes like it simmered all day.
Perfect for busy weeknights, chilly evenings, or whenever you’re craving a satisfying meal, this easy one-pot recipe serves six and makes homemade comfort food wonderfully simple.
Homemade Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
1/4 cup water
1 medium onion (peeled and chopped)
4 1/2 cups mixed vegetables (frozen (corn, peas, carrots, and green beans))
2 cups chicken (cooked and chopped)
1 teaspoon thyme (dried)
1 1/4 cups prepared baking mix (reduced fat)
1/3 cup milk (low-fat)
1 large egg
Instructions
In a large pot, combine chicken broth, water, onion, vegetables, chicken, and thyme.
Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Place baking mix in a small bowl. Remove 2 tablespoons and stir into pot to thicken stew.
Add milk and egg to remaining baking mix and stir with a fork to blend. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough into hot chicken mixture. Cook over low heat, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Cover and cook for 5 minutes more. Serve while hot.
Yield: 6
