Description
A quick, one-pot comfort food recipe using rotisserie chicken and light, fluffy dumplings that cooks in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk (for dumplings)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for dumplings)
- Optional: frozen peas or chopped parsley
Instructions
- Dice the onion, carrots, and celery, and mince the garlic. Shred the rotisserie chicken.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle 1/4 cup flour over the veggies and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Whisk in the milk and Dijon mustard.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and let it heat through for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in 1/2 cup milk and 2 tablespoons melted butter until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Reduce the heat on the chicken mixture to low. Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the surface of the stew, leaving space between them.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and let the dumplings steam-cook for 12-15 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 2 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Do not lift the lid while dumplings are cooking to ensure they stay fluffy. The dough should be slightly sticky; if too dry, add a teaspoon of milk. If you prefer a thinner gravy, add more broth. Do not freeze this recipe as the dumplings will become mushy upon thawing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
Keywords: chicken and dumplings, rotisserie chicken, one pot meal, quick dinner, comfort food, weeknight dinner, easy recipe