40 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
—Rating
Quick & Easy Chicken and Dumplings
70% authentic · American
A simplified version of the classic, using pre-cooked chicken and a faster dumpling method for a weeknight-friendly meal.
Rate this recipe
Choose 1 to 5 stars. Each recipe can be rated once.
No ratings yet.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken (rotisserie or pre-cooked)3 cups, shredded
- Chicken broth6 cups
- Frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)1.5 cups
- All-purpose flour1/2 cup
- Baking powder1 tsp
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Black pepper1/4 tsp
- Milk1/2 cup
- Fresh chives (for garnish)1 tbsp
Steps
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine chicken broth, cooked chicken, and frozen vegetables. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in milk until a thick, sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
- 3
Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth. Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through and have puffed up.
- 4
Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh chives.
