Real Chicken and Dumplings

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

Comforting chicken and dumplings made with simple, wholesome ingredients: tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings simmered in a savory broth. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, all-purpose flour, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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

• 1.5 lbs, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1, diced carrot
• 1, diced celery stalk
• 1, diced onion
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup milk

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry, then season with 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Melt 3 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat, add chicken, and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown; remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In same pot, add 1 carrot (diced), 1 celery stalk (diced), and 1 onion (diced), and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add 4 cups chicken broth and return chicken to pot, bringing to a simmer.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and cook for 5 minutes until peas are tender. In a bowl, whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt, then stir in 1/2 cup milk to form a sticky dough.
4. Step 4: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto simmering soup, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Serve hot, ensuring each portion has equal chicken, vegetables, and dumplings.