Genuine Comfort Chicken and Dumplings

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A homestyle classic with tender chicken pieces and pillowy dumplings in a savory broth, embodying true comfort. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 55 minutes pairs butter, large, finely chopped onion, peeled and diced carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 large, finely chopped onion
• 2, peeled and diced carrots
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1.5 lbs, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces chicken thighs
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery, cooking for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 4 cups chicken broth, chicken pieces, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
3. Step 3: While chicken simmers, mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup milk until a soft dough forms.
4. Step 4: Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto the simmering broth, covering the pot. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until dumplings are cooked through and spring back when gently pressed. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.