Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

Name: Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, about 3 to 4 pounds; 3 carrots, sliced; 3 stalks celery, sliced; 1 onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup whole milk; 3 tablespoons melted butter

A hearty and cozy bowl of tender chicken and soft dumplings that tastes just like home.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 27, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

1 hour 30 minutes

Total

1 hour 50 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a big pot of chicken and dumplings on a chilly evening. It is the kind of meal that warms you up from the inside out and brings everyone to the table with a smile.

My favorite thing about this recipe is how the dumplings soak up all that savory goodness from the broth. If you want the fluffiest dumplings, try not to overwork the dough when you mix it together.

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, about 3 to 4 pounds
3 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

1
Place the whole chicken in a large pot with enough water to cover it. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about an hour until the chicken is tender.
2
Remove the chicken from the pot. Once it is cool enough to handle, remove the skin and bones, then shred the meat into bite sized pieces.
3
Strain the broth if you prefer, then return the liquid to the pot and bring it back to a gentle simmer.
4
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter until just combined to make your dumpling dough.
5
Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering broth. Cover the pot tightly with a lid and let them steam for about 15 minutes without peeking.
6
Stir the shredded chicken back into the pot, warm everything through for a few minutes, and serve your bowls hot.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. These dumplings taste even better the next day once the flavors have had time to settle. You can reheat them gently on the stove with a splash of extra broth if the sauce has thickened too much.

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