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Easy Chicken and Drop Dumplings

Easy Chicken and Drop Dumplings

Cozy, creamy chicken stew topped with fluffy drop dumplings you cook right in the pot. Weeknight-easy, family-approved comfort.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup carrots, small dice
  • 1 cup celery, small dice
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 6 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1.25 tsp kosher salt to season the soup
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper to season the soup
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for slurry
  • 2 tbsp water for slurry
  • 0.5 cup milk to enrich the broth
  • 0.75 cup frozen peas optional
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour for dumplings
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder for dumplings
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt for dumplings
  • 1 cup whole milk for dumplings
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for dumplings
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for dumplings

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Warm the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Soften onion, carrots, and celery for 6–8 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and thyme. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the edges turn opaque, 3–4 minutes.
  • Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until the chicken is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Whisk flour and water in a small bowl. Stir the slurry into the pot and simmer 3–4 minutes to thicken.
  • Stir in the milk and peas. Taste and adjust seasoning. Keep at a steady simmer.
  • Make the dumpling batter: whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add milk and melted butter; stir just to combine. Fold in parsley.
  • Drop heaping tablespoon scoops of batter over the simmering stew. Cover tightly and cook 12–14 minutes without lifting the lid.
  • Uncover and check one dumpling; it should be cooked through. Rest 5 minutes off the heat, then serve.

Notes

Variation: Add a pinch of poultry seasoning or a splash of dry sherry to the broth for depth. Leftovers keep in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth or milk to loosen the sauce.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Chicken and Drop Dumplings flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.