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Chicken and Dumplings
This Chicken and Dumplings is a true comfort-food classic—tender chicken simmered in a creamy, seasoned soup with vegetables, then topped with soft, fluffy dumplings steamed right on the surface. It’s hearty, rich, and absolutely worth the few extra steps when you want a meal that feels like home.
Ingredients
Chicken + Broth2–3 large chicken breasts1 tablespoon herbs de Provence½ tablespoon garlic powder½ tablespoon onion powder½ tablespoon salt1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon black pepperWater (to Instant Pot max fill line)
Cream of Chicken (Homemade)⅓ cup “cream of anything” powder (separate recipe)5 tablespoons butter1⅓ cups chicken broth1½ cups hot milk
Soup6 large celery stalks, diced1 cup diced onions1 cup diced carrots½ stick butter2 tablespoons minced garlic1 teaspoon parsley1½ teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon white pepper1½ teaspoons onion powder1 tablespoon herbs de Provence3 cups chicken broth6 cups milk3 cups homemade cream of chicken4 oz cream cheeseSalt, to taste
Dumplings2 cups flour½ teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons onion powder½ teaspoon white pepper2 teaspoons garlic powder5 tablespoons butter, melted¼ cup milk¾ cup sour creamAdvanced
Instructions
This Chicken and Dumplings is a true comfort-food classic—tender chicken simmered in a creamy, seasoned soup with vegetables, then topped with soft, fluffy dumplings steamed right on the surface. It’s hearty, rich, and absolutely worth the few extra steps when you want a meal that feels like home.