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Easy Chicken and Cheese Dumplings

Easy Chicken and Cheese Dumplings

Comforting chicken stew topped with tender cheddar drop-dumplings. A cozy, weeknight-friendly dinner the whole table loves.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 0.75 cup diced carrots
  • 0.75 cup diced celery
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for thickening
  • 6 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper
  • 0.75 cup half-and-half or whole milk
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for finishing
  • 2 cup baking mix for dumplings
  • 0.75 cup milk for dumplings
  • 1.25 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese for dumplings

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Warm oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Whisk in chicken broth gradually, scraping the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix dumplings: combine baking mix, milk, and cheddar until just moistened.
  • Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the simmering soup surface.
  • Cover and cook 12 to 14 minutes without lifting the lid.
  • Uncover, stir in half-and-half, and simmer 2 minutes more.
  • Finish with parsley, taste, and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

Variation: Stir in 1 cup frozen peas during the last 5 minutes for color and sweetness. Swap leftover turkey for chicken after the holidays. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth or milk.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Chicken and Cheese Dumplings flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.