Creamy Chicken and Dumplings

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

A comforting bowl of tender chicken simmered in a rich broth, topped with flaky dumplings and a swirl of buttery sauce. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, onion, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, cubed chicken thighs
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 2 medium, sliced carrots
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 12 pre-made dumplings
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 4 cups broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, sauté 1 medium onion, 2 stalks celery, and 2 sliced carrots in 2 tbsp butter over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Stir for 1 minute, then pour in 4 cups broth. Bring to a boil, then add 1.5 lbs cubed chicken thighs.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is tender. Stir in 2 tbsp flour and 1/2 cup milk, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
4. Step 4: Gently add 12 pre-made dumplings, covering them with sauce. Cook for 10-12 minutes until dumplings are cooked through. Serve hot.