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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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.