Buttermilk-Braised Chicken with Fluffy Dumplings

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Tender chicken simmered in a tangy buttermilk sauce, topped with pillowy dumplings for a comforting family dinner. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, buttermilk, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 American cuisine 580 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs (bone-in, skin-on) chicken thighs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup dumpling mix
2 tbsp, melted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Brown chicken 5-6 minutes per side, then remove.
Step 3: Whisk buttermilk, chicken broth, 2 tbsp flour, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp salt in pot. Simmer 2 minutes until thickened.
Step 4: Return chicken to pot, cover, and simmer 30 minutes on low heat.
Step 5: Mix dumpling mix with 2 tbsp melted butter. Drop spoonfuls onto simmering chicken, cover, and cook 15 minutes without lifting lid.