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Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Easy Cozy Dinner Idea

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A cozy, comforting chicken and dumplings recipe featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a savory broth with fluffy, baking powder and buttermilk dumplings. Perfect for a quick, easy dinner that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

Instructions

  1. In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, celery, and carrots, sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and parsley. Cook for an additional 1 minute until garlic is aromatic but not browned.
  3. Nestle chicken thighs into the pot and pour in 6 cups of chicken broth. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove chicken from broth and shred meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding bones. Set aside.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk and melted butter. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Return shredded chicken to simmering broth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the simmering broth surface using a spoon or small ice cream scoop.
  9. Cover pot tightly and let dumplings steam for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  10. Check dumplings; if tops spring back when touched, they are done. If needed, cook an additional 5 minutes.
  11. Ladle chicken, broth, and dumplings into bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overmix dumpling batter to keep dumplings light and fluffy. Cover pot tightly while cooking dumplings to steam properly. Use bone-in chicken thighs for more flavorful broth and tender meat. For a thicker broth, stir in a cornstarch slurry before adding dumplings. A splash of white vinegar or pinch of sugar can brighten the broth flavor.

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Keywords: chicken and dumplings, comfort food, easy dinner, cozy meal, homemade broth, dumplings recipe, old fashioned chicken

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