🥣 Chicken and Dumplings with Vegetables 🥕🍗

This Chicken and Dumplings with Vegetables recipe is a hearty and comforting meal, perfect for cozy dinners. Juicy chicken, tender vegetables, and fluffy dumplings come together in a creamy, savory broth for a dish that’s sure to please everyone at the table!

📋 Ingredients:

For the Soup:

• 2 tablespoons butter 🧈
• 1 medium onion, chopped 🧅
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 3 medium carrots, diced 🥕
• 2 celery stalks, diced 🌿
• 4 cups chicken broth 🍲
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced 🍗
• 1 cup frozen peas 🟢
• 1 cup milk 🥛
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 🌾
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 🧂
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿

For the Dumplings:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
• 2 teaspoons baking powder 🥄
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
• 1/2 cup milk 🥛
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted 🧈

📝 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Soup Base:

1. Sauté the vegetables:

• In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

1. Thicken the broth:

• Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes to form a roux. This will help thicken the broth.

1. Add broth and seasoning:

• Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

1. Add chicken and peas:

• Stir in the shredded chicken and frozen peas. Pour in the milk, and let the mixture come back to a simmer.

2. Make the Dumplings:

1. Mix dry ingredients:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

1. Add wet ingredients:

• Pour in the milk and melted butter. Stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be thick and slightly sticky.

3. Cook the Dumplings:

1. Drop the dumplings:

• Using a spoon, drop small spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering soup. The dumplings will expand as they cook, so space them out.

1. Cover and cook:

• Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook for 10-12 minutes without lifting the lid. This allows the dumplings to steam and become fluffy.

4. Serve:

1. Serve hot:

• Once the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy, the soup is ready to serve. Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving gets a few dumplings.

🍽️ Tips:

• Add extra veggies: Feel free to add other vegetables, like green beans or corn, for extra nutrition and flavor.
• Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The dumplings may absorb some broth, so you can add a bit of extra broth or milk when reheating.
• Make it creamy: For an extra creamy soup, stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream before adding the dumplings.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4-6
🔥 Calories: Approximately 400 kcal per serving

Enjoy this Chicken and Dumplings with Vegetables for a warm, filling meal that’s perfect for family dinners or cold weather comfort. 🥣🥕🍗