Description

Ready for the ultimate cozy comfort food? This One Pot Chicken and Dumplings is a creamy, hearty, and flavorful dish made with tender chicken, soft vegetables, and fluffy dumplings—all simmered in one pot. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea, an easy recipe for cold nights, or comforting food ideas for your family, this meal ticks every box. Ideal for meal prep, family dinners, or warming up leftovers on a busy day.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, peeled and sliced

2 celery stalks, diced

3 cups cooked shredded chicken (or about 1.5 lbs raw chicken breast/thighs)

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

6 cups chicken broth

1 cup whole milk or half-and-half

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning (optional)

1 cup frozen peas

Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

3/4 cup whole milk

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

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Instructions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.

2. If using raw chicken, add cubed pieces now. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook 5–6 minutes until no longer pink.

3. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and chicken. Stir to coat. Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly. Add milk, thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes to thicken.

4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Stir in milk and melted butter to form a sticky dough. Do not overmix.

5. If using pre-cooked chicken, stir it in now along with frozen peas. Bring back to a simmer.

6. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the stew. Cover with lid and reduce heat to low. Steam dumplings for 15–18 minutes without lifting the lid.

7. Gently stir the stew and serve in bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Don’t peek while steaming the dumplings—lifting the lid lets out steam and affects cooking time.

Add a splash of broth or milk when reheating leftovers; dumplings absorb liquid in the fridge.

If you want extra thickness, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water) before adding dumplings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: One Pot
Cuisine: American Comfort Food

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
Calories: 435
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 870mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 80mg