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Chicken Stew and Dumplings Recipe

Chicken Stew and Dumplings Recipe - Comfort Food Meals

There's something undeniably comforting about a steaming bowl of chicken stew and dumplings. Growing up, many meals were anchored around family favorites like this. 
I can still remember the first time I had this dish: my grandmother’s kitchen, the smell of chicken simmering, and the anticipation of digging into those fluffy dumplings. That's the power of chicken stew and dumplings; it wraps you in warmth and nostalgia.
Chicken stew and dumplings combines tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings, resulting in a hearty dish that feels like a hug from the inside.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Stew:
  • 2 cans chicken stock
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¾ pound small new potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables carrots, peas, corn, etc.
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Dumplings:
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Base
  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent. This takes about 5 minutes. Incorporate the diced potatoes and celery, stirring for another 5–7 minutes.
Step 2: Build the Stew
  1. Pour in the chicken stock and shredded rotisserie chicken. Add the lemon juice, frozen vegetables, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil. Then, reduce heat and let it simmer for about 15–20 minutes. You want everything to mingle nicely.
Step 3: Make Dumpling Batter
  1. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, dill, and salt. In another bowl, combine milk and cubed butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.
Step 4: Add Dumplings
  1. Once the stew has simmered, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter on top of the bubbling broth. Cover the pot tightly and cook for another 15 minutes. Resist lifting the lid; the steam is essential for cooking the dumplings.
Step 5: Serve
  1. After 15 minutes, use a toothpick to check the dumplings. If they come out clean, they’re ready! Serve hot in bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use Homemade Stock: If you have the time, homemade chicken stock enhances flavor dramatically.
  • Don’t Rush the Simmer: Letting the stew simmer allows flavors to develop and ingredients to tenderize.
  • Avoid Overmixing the Dumpling Batter: This keeps the dumplings fluffy.
  • Keep the Lid On: The key to fluffy dumplings is to trap steam by keeping the pot covered while they cook.
  • Fresh Herbs Matter: If you can, use fresh herbs; they add a vibrant flavor profile.