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Faiza Shabir

Chicken And Dumplings in A Creamy Herb Broth

This comforting dish is the ultimate cozy meal, packed with tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich creamy herb broth. It’s perfect for chilly nights or when you need a warm, hearty bowl of goodness. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and pure comfort in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter melted

Method
 

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
  2. Add onion garlic carrots and celery then sauté until soft
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer
  4. Stir in shredded chicken cream thyme parsley rosemary salt and pepper
  5. In a bowl mix flour baking powder and salt
  6. Add milk and melted butter then stir to form soft dough
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough into simmering soup
  8. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy
  9. Stir gently and serve hot

Notes

  • Do not lift the lid while dumplings cook, or they won’t rise properly
  • Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep
  • Add peas or corn for extra flavor
  • Adjust thickness by adding more broth if needed
  • Fresh herbs can enhance the taste even more

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