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Chicken Dumplings in Creamy Herb Broth
Mirha Pretty

Chicken and Dumplings in a Creamy Herb Broth

This chicken and dumplings recipe features tender chicken simmered in a creamy herb broth with soft, fluffy dumplings. The comforting flavors of garlic, thyme, and parsley create a rich homemade taste. It’s the perfect cozy meal for chilly evenings or family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Dumplings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook until softened.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Stir in shredded chicken, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Add heavy cream and let the broth simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. In a bowl mix flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter to form dumpling dough.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering broth.
  8. Cover and cook for about 12–15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • Do not lift the lid while the dumplings cook so they steam properly.
  • Add peas or corn for extra vegetables.
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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