Easy Chicken and Dumplings

This easy chicken and dumplings recipe makes a hearty meal that will make you feel good. A flavorful broth is used to cook tender pieces of chicken, carrots, celery, and fluffy dumplings. Everyone in the family will love this warm and hearty dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat

Add the diced chicken and cook until its no longer pink

Remove it from the pot and set it aside

In the same pot, add a bit more oil if needed, and then add the diced carrots, celery, and onion

Saut for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften

Add the minced garlic and saut for another minute until fragrant

Pour in the chicken broth and water, and return the cooked chicken to the pot

Stir in the dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper

Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender

In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and milk to make the dumpling dough

Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering chicken and vegetable mixture

Cover the pot and let it simmer for an additional 15 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through and puffed up

Serve hot and enjoy your easy chicken and dumplings