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Classic Chicken and Drop Dumplings

A close-up of a white bowl filled with rich broth, tender shredded chicken, carrots, celery, and fluffy chicken and drop dumplings.
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Make this traditional, comforting chicken and drop dumplings recipe. It is a simple, one pot chicken stew topped with fluffy, homemade dumplings from scratch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Return the chicken to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
  4. While the stew simmers, prepare the drop dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. In a separate small bowl, combine the milk and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be thick and slightly lumpy. This is key for fluffy drop dumplings recipe.
  6. Remove the bay leaf from the simmering stew. Increase the heat slightly to maintain a gentle, steady simmer.
  7. Drop the dumpling batter by rounded tablespoons directly onto the surface of the simmering stew. Do not crowd the dumplings; leave space between them.
  8. Cover the pot tightly and cook without lifting the lid for 15 minutes. This steaming process cooks the dumplings through.
  9. Check one dumpling to ensure it is cooked through and tender. Season the entire dish with salt and pepper as needed. Serve this easy chicken dinner ideas immediately.

Notes

  • For a richer broth, use homemade stock instead of store-bought.
  • If your stew seems too thin after the dumplings are cooked, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the simmering liquid until thickened.
  • To achieve tender dumplings that hold shape, avoid stirring the pot while the dumplings are cooking during the 15-minute covered period.

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