Hey there! Today, I want to share with you one of my all-time favorite comfort foods – homemade chicken and dumplings. There’s just something about this dish that always makes me feel warm and cozy inside. Plus, it’s super easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds), cut into pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4-5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and return the chicken to the pot. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- While the chicken is cooking, make the dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until a dough forms.
- Drop the dumpling dough by spoonfuls into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
- Remove the chicken and dumplings from the pot and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
And that’s it! This homemade chicken and dumplings recipe is so easy to make, but it tastes like you’ve been cooking all day. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the dumplings are soft and pillowy. It’s the perfect meal for a chilly day or when you just need a little comfort in your life.
Do you have a favorite comfort food recipe? Let me know in the comments!