Herb-Infused Chicken and Dumplings

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A comforting one-pot meal with tender chicken simmered in savory broth, topped with pillowy herb dumplings made from scratch. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 65 minutes pairs pounds chicken, tablespoons all-purpose flour, teaspoon salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds chicken
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 3 pounds chicken pieces dry, then season with 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Step 3: Dice 1 large onion and slice 2 carrots and 2 celery stalks. Sauté in the pot for 5 minutes until softened. Return chicken to pot, then add 4 cups chicken broth, 1 bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme. Simmer covered for 20 minutes.
4. Step 4: While chicken simmers, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup milk and 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter until a soft dough forms.
5. Step 5: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto simmering broth, cover, and cook 15-20 minutes until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through. Remove bay leaf before serving.