Description
A heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups dumplings (homemade or store-bought biscuit dough)
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or rosemary)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (5–7 minutes).
- Remove chicken; in the same skillet, add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and herbs, cooking for 1 additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add heavy cream and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish, placing the chicken back into the broth.
- Prepare dumplings and drop spoonfuls over the chicken and broth.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until dumplings are golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving, then garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Feel free to incorporate extra veggies or swap proteins according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, dumplings, casserole, comfort food, family recipe