There’s something comforting about a big pot of old fashioned chicken and dumplings simmering on the stove. Tender chicken, soft dumplings, and a flavorful broth make this the kind of meal that feels like home.
This gluten-free chicken and dumplings recipe is made with simple ingredients and rolled dumplings that cook right in the broth. As they simmer, the dumplings help thicken the broth into a hearty, comforting meal the whole family can enjoy.
I love recipes like this because they don’t need anything fancy. Just a Dutch oven, a few simple ingredients, and a little time on the stove can turn into a dinner that everyone looks forward to.
Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients
- 2 medium stalks celery
- 1 medium onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 6 cups chicken broth
Gluten-Free Dumplings
- 3 cups gluten-free flour
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1¾ cups + 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Run the celery and onion through a food processor and chop them finely.
- In a large Dutch oven, add the butter, olive oil, celery, onion, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook over medium heat for about 5–10 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the chicken and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dumplings.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the milk until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a generously floured surface. Roll the dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into strips approximately 1–2 inches long.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the broth and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Return the chicken to the Dutch oven.
- Add the dumplings to the simmering broth. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dumplings are cooked through and the broth has thickened.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
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There are some meals that just feel like home, and chicken and dumplings is one of them. This is the kind of dinner that fills the kitchen with the smell of something good simmering on the stove and brings everyone to the table.
If you enjoy homemade chicken soup, you may also want to try my Chicken Noodle Soup. It’s another comforting gluten-free recipe that makes a big pot of hearty, homemade goodness.
Whether you make this on a chilly evening or simply find yourself craving a good old fashioned comfort-food dinner, I hope this recipe finds its way into your kitchen.
Sometimes the simplest meals are the ones we remember most.
