Description
If you’re craving comfort in a bowl, this One Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is exactly what you need. It’s a cozy, creamy classic with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy homemade dumplings—all made in a single pot. Whether you’re after a quick dinner, something hearty for the weekend, or a wholesome dish to feed the whole family, this is it. Great for meal prep, easy to reheat, and absolutely soul-warming, this dish hits every comforting note with ease.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for thickening)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Sprinkle in flour and stir to coat vegetables evenly.
4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, stirring continuously until smooth.
5. Add shredded chicken, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
6. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter. Stir just until combined to form dumpling dough.
7. Drop spoonfuls of dough over the chicken mixture. Cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
8. Remove the lid, check that dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
9. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Don’t peek while the dumplings are cooking—the steam is crucial for fluffiness.
Add peas, corn, or a splash of white wine for extra flavor and customization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg