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Pioneer Woman Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings

This cozy Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings recipe brings all the warmth of a Southern kitchen to your table. With tender chicken, a rich savory broth, and rolled dumplings cooked to perfection, it's a nostalgic, budget-friendly, and deeply satisfying comfort dish you'll turn to again and again.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 370 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pastry Cutter or Fork
  • Pizza Cutter or Knife
  • Spatula
  • Floured Surface

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken & Broth

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
  • 6-8 cups chicken broth adjust to desired thickness

For the Dumplings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for rolling
  • 2 tbsp butter cold, cubed
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup milk use slightly less if dough gets too wet
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
  • Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
  • Flour your surface and rolling pin generously. Roll the dough thin, like a pie crust.
  • Cut the dough into 2-inch squares with a floured knife or pizza cutter. Dust well with flour to prevent sticking.
  • Place cut dumplings onto a floured plate or baking sheet, layering with flour to separate.
  • Bring chicken broth to a boil. Drop in dumplings one at a time, stirring gently to prevent sticking.
  • Simmer dumplings for 15–20 minutes on medium-low heat until tender and no longer doughy in the center.
  • Add cooked chicken to the pot and stir. Let simmer for a few more minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.

Notes

These dumplings freeze well! Layer with wax paper and store in a zip-top bag. Great for meal prep or make-ahead dinners. Stirring gently and simmering slowly is the key to fluffy, tender dumplings.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 330mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2.1mg
Keyword chicken, comfort food, Dumplings, easy, Pioneer Woman Style, TikTok Recipe
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