Made with juicy chicken, creamy milk broth, and tender square dumplings rolled and cut by hand, this dish feels like it came straight from a country kitchen.
The dumplings puff up perfectly thanks to baking powder, soaking up the rich broth as they cook.
This copycat Chicken and Dumplings recipe is one from a popular American restaurant that everyone raves about. It’s an easy, satisfying dinner that’s perfect for chilly nights, busy weekends, or whenever you’re craving a timeless comfort meal.
This is a hearty dish everyone loves and purely an American comfort meal in a bowl.
If you love comfort food, try some of our easy one-pan favorites like Pizza Chicken and Potatoes or Baked Italian Chicken.
I was shocked at how delicious this gravy was and creamy over those soft dumplings, a definitely drool-worthy dish that smelled and tasted fabulous!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Pure comfort food with rich, creamy broth and tender chicken
- Soft, fluffy dumpling strips made from scratch—no shortcuts needed
- Simple pantry ingredients like buttermilk, flour, and baking powder
- One-pot meal that’s easy to make and easy to clean up
- Family-friendly and filling, perfect for weeknights or Sunday dinner
- Just like a popular family restaurant copycat in flavor
- Customizable with vegetables, herbs, or extra seasoning
Additional Add-ins and Substitutions
- Diced celery
- Sweet peas or green beans
- Corn kernels
- Sauteed mushrooms (in white wine for flavor and garlic)
- Sautéed onions or leeks
- Fresh thyme, parsley, or rosemary
- Garlic or onion powder
- Black pepper or a pinch of poultry seasoning
- A splash of Worcestershire sauce mixed with the milk for a deeper flavor
- Turkey (great for using up leftovers)
Suggestion and Time Savers
Substitute any of these below for other ingredients listed for quick meals
- Rotisserie chicken cut off the bone
- Frozen chicken chunks
- Premade biscuits mixes
- Use cream soups for substituting sauces
- Mixed frozen vegetables
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Yield: 6
Chicken and Dumplings Italian Style
This classic chicken and dumplings recipe is all about comfort, simplicity, and homemade flavor.
Made with juicy chicken, creamy milk broth, and tender square dumplings rolled and cut by hand, this dish feels like it came straight from a country kitchen.
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 55 MinTotal time: 1 H & 10 M
Ingredients
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon chicken-flavored paste, or use 2 bouillon cubes
- 2 stalks of celery stalks ( remove after the broth is cooked)
- 3 carrots in square diced pieces
- 1 small whole onion, peeled
- 1 pound of rotisserie chicken, off the bone, cubed
- 2 cups milk
- Dumplings
- 3 cups AP flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 - 1/3 cup buttermilk
- Optional: 1 teaspoon herb seasoning, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
Instructions
- Bring it to a boil, the broth and chicken bouillon, celery, onion, and carrots, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover.
- Let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Discard the onion and celery stalks.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and buttermilk in a large bowl.
- Stir until a dough forms.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the 3 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ,2 teaspoons salt, and 1 - 1/3 cups buttermilk.
- Once the dough comes together, roll it out on a heavily floured board and cut into thin squares.
- Add the dumplings to the hot simmering broth, stirring to keep them apart.
- Cover and let the dumplings simmer for around 20 minutes to let the broth start to thicken.
Notes
Additional Add-ins and Substitutions
- Diced celery
- Sweet peas or green beans
- Corn kernels
- Sautéed onions or leeks
- Fresh thyme, parsley, or rosemary
- Garlic or onion powder
- Black pepper or a pinch of poultry seasoning
- A splash of Worcestershire sauce mixed with the milk for a deeper flavor
- Turkey (great for using up leftovers)
Suggestion and Time Savers
Substitute any of these below for other ingredients listed for quick meals
- Rotisserie chicken cut off the bone
- Frozen chicken chunks
- Premade biscuits mixes
- Use cream soups for substituting sauces
- Mixed frozen vegetables
Nutrition Facts
Calories
467Fat (grams)
11 gSat. Fat (grams)
4 gCarbs (grams)
58 gFiber (grams)
2 gNet carbs
56 gSugar (grams)
8 gProtein (grams)
33 gSodium (milligrams)
2683 mgCholesterol (grams)
90 mgThe default measuring system for this website is US Customary. Unit conversions are provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. While we strive to provide accurate unit conversions, please be aware that there may be some discrepancies.
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Disclosure: This recipe was originally shared in 2013. It was edited and re-published in 2020.