Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Homemade Chicken and Dumplings.

1. Step 1

   To start, grab a small saucepan and gently heat the milk and butter over medium heat.

2. Step 2

   Keep an eye on it for about 2 to 3 minutes until the butter melts beautifully.

3. Step 3

   Once melted, take it off the heat and set it aside.

4. Step 4

   Next, in a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, parsley, and salt.

5. Step 5

   Pour in the warm milk mixture along with some club soda, and stir until a soft dough forms.

6. Step 6

   Remember, it’s important not to overmix—just a gentle stir will do! Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes while you prepare the delicious chicken mixture.

7. Step 7

   In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring the chicken stock and condensed soup to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.

8. Step 8

   Add in the chicken, potatoes, onion, celery, carrot, bell pepper, peas, lemon slices, and thyme.

9. Step 9

   Let everything poach together until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are tender, which should take about 12 minutes.

10. Step 10

    You’ll want the chicken to reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).

11. Step 11

    Once done, transfer the chicken to a plate to cool and scoop the vegetables into a bowl, leaving the flavorful stock in the pan.

12. Step 12

    Don’t forget to discard the thyme and lemon slices! Now, let’s intensify those flavors! Increase the heat and let the remaining stock boil until it reduces by one-third, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes.

13. Step 13

    Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the cream over medium-high heat until it reduces by half, around 7 to 10 minutes.

14. Step 14

    Whisk this creamy goodness into the reduced stock and season it with a pinch of salt and pepper.

15. Step 15

    Set this rich mixture aside for later.

16. Step 16

    Once the chicken has cooled down, chop it into bite-sized pieces.

17. Step 17

    In a small skillet, melt some butter over medium-high heat and toss in the mushrooms, seasoning them with salt and pepper.

18. Step 18

    Sauté for about 2 to 3 minutes until they’re tender and fragrant.

19. Step 19

    Stir the sautéed mushrooms into the stock mixture along with the chopped chicken and the cooked vegetables.

20. Step 20

    Bring the soup back to a gentle simmer over medium heat, adding more stock if you desire a thinner consistency.

21. Step 21

    Now comes the fun part! Drop teaspoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering soup.

22. Step 22

    Cover the pot and let it simmer for 7 to 8 minutes, allowing the dumplings to puff up and soak in all that delicious flavor.

23. Step 23

    When you’re ready to serve, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and green onion for a pop of color and freshness.

24. Step 24

    Enjoy your comforting bowl of chicken soup with fluffy dumplings—perfect for sharing with loved ones or savoring all on your own!.