Pioneer Woman Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
If you love warm and comforting meals, this Pioneer Woman Chicken and Dumplings Recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
For Dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter melte
Instructions
Heat Butter and Oil
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until melted and slightly hot.
Cook Vegetables
- Add onion, carrots and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant but not burned.
Pour Broth
- Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Stir well to combine all flavors.
Add Chicken
- Add shredded chicken into the pot. Mix well so the chicken absorbs the broth flavors.
Season the Soup
- Add salt, pepper and thyme. Stir and let it simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
Make Dumpling Dough
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add milk and melted butter to form soft dough.
Roll the Dough
- Roll the dough on a floured surface. Keep it about 1/4 inch thick for perfect dumplings.
Cut Dumplings
- Cut dough into small squares or strips. Keep them ready for cooking.
Add Dumplings
- Drop dumplings into simmering soup one by one. Do not overcrowd the pot.
Cook Dumplings
- Let dumplings cook for 15 minutes. Stir gently so they do not stick together.
Check Texture
- Dumplings should be soft and cooked through. The broth will thicken slightly.
Serve Hot
- Serve warm in bowls. Enjoy the creamy, comforting flavor with your family.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time
- Add cream for a richer broth
- Use herbs like parsley for freshness
- Make dumplings smaller for even cooking
- Do not overmix dough to keep dumplings soft
- Add peas for extra color and nutrition