Pioneer Woman Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Pioneer Woman Chicken and Dumplings Recipe is a classic comfort food. It is creamy, warm and perfect for cold days. Many families love this Pioneer Woman Chicken and Dumplings Recipe for dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken 3–4 lbs, cut into pieces
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 carrots sliced
- 3 celery stalks sliced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Place chicken pieces in a large pot with chicken broth. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Season with salt, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
Prepare the Dumpling Dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add milk and melted butter. Stir until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix. The dough should be slightly sticky.
Remove Chicken and Shred
- Take chicken pieces out of the pot. Let them cool slightly. Remove skin and bones. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Set aside while broth continues to simmer.
Add Chicken Back to Broth
- Return shredded chicken to the pot. Stir gently to combine. Keep the broth simmering on low heat. Make sure vegetables are soft and flavorful.
Drop Dumplings Into Broth
- Use a spoon to drop small pieces of dumpling dough into the simmering broth. Make sure they are evenly spaced. Do not stir after adding them.
Cook Dumplings
- Cover the pot with a lid. Let dumplings cook for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid. Dumplings will steam and become soft and fluffy.
Check Doneness
- After 15 minutes, lift the lid carefully. Check if dumplings are fully cooked by inserting a toothpick. They should be light and tender inside.
Serve the Dish
- Spoon chicken, vegetables and dumplings into bowls. Pour plenty of creamy broth over each serving. Serve hot and enjoy your Pioneer Woman Chicken and Dumplings Recipe.
Notes
- Use a whole chicken for more flavor in the broth.
- Do not stir dumplings after adding them; it may break them.
- Simmer vegetables until tender for best taste.
- Make dumplings small so they cook evenly.
- Add more milk for softer dumplings if needed.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.