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Classic Chicken and Dumplings

Tender shredded chicken in a rich creamy broth and fluffy drop dumplings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Simmer the chicken breast in the broth with the carrots and celery for 20 minutes until cooked through.
  2. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  3. Whisk the flour and baking powder, then stir in the milk and melted butter to form a soft dough.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup, cover, and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and season to taste before serving.

Notes

Resist peeking while the dumplings steam, that's how they stay fluffy.