Creamy Chicken & Dumpling Soup
If there’s one soup that feels like a warm hug in a bowl, it’s this Creamy Chicken & Dumpling Soup. Tender shredded chicken, soft vegetables, and fluffy dumplings simmer in a rich, velvety broth that’s pure comfort from the very first bite.
This is the kind of recipe that makes everyone go back for seconds—and maybe thirds. Cozy, hearty, and absolutely irresistible!
🧾 Ingredients
For the Soup
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
For the Dumplings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- ½ cup milk
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2️⃣ Build the Soup
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add shredded chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
3️⃣ Make It Creamy
Stir in milk or half-and-half and keep at a gentle simmer.
4️⃣ Prepare Dumplings
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and milk until a soft dough forms.
5️⃣ Cook the Dumplings
Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes without lifting the lid (this helps them stay fluffy!).
6️⃣ Serve
Gently stir and serve hot with fresh herbs or cracked pepper on top.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with buttery biscuits or crusty bread
- Pair with a simple green salad
- Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley for brightness
📊 Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~380
- Protein: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Fat: 18g
✨ Pro Tip:
Don’t lift the lid while the dumplings cook—this keeps them light, fluffy, and perfectly tender!