Easy Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

A classic favorite -- chicken and dumplings. The secret to dumplings is cook them COVERED and not to cheat by peeking!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 555 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 1 ½ cups self-rising flour
• ⅔ cup buttermilk
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried sage
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 pound boneless chicken thighs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic for 5 minutes, then stir in chicken and saute until browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in broth, vegetables, sage and thyme; mix all together and let simmer over medium heat while preparing the dumplings.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix flour and parsley together. Add shortening and stir mixture into a coarse, mealy dough. Stir in buttermilk, a little bit at a time, until dough holds together and is soft but firm. (If needed, add up to 2 tablespoons more buttermilk).

Step 3

Bring chicken mixture to a boil over medium high heat and drop round spoonfuls of dumpling mixture on top (do not let dumplings touch each other). Reduce heat to low, cover pot and let simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.