Classic Chicken and Dumpling Noodle Soup

This comforting Classic Chicken and Dumpling Noodle Soup features tender chicken, egg noodles, and fluffy dumplings in a savory, flavorful broth. It’s the ultimate comfort dish for chilly days or when you want a soothing, hearty meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Combines two favorites—noodles and dumplings
• One pot, easy clean-up
• Gentle flavors, great for family meals
• Warm, soothing, and filling
• Great use for leftover chicken

Ingredients

• Boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
• Onion, diced
• Carrot and celery, sliced
• Garlic, minced
• Chicken broth
• Egg noodles
• Dumplings (homemade or biscuit/dumpling mix)
• Flour, baking powder, milk, butter (for dumplings)
• Salt, pepper, fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large pot, sauté onion, carrot, and celery until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
2. Add chicken and broth; simmer until chicken is cooked through. Remove, shred, and return to pot.
3. Add egg noodles and cook until just tender.
4. Meanwhile, make the dumpling dough: whisk flour, baking powder, salt; cut in butter; stir in milk until soft dough forms.
5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto simmering soup (do not stir). Cover and simmer gently for 10–15 minutes until dumplings are cooked.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Servings and timing

• Servings: 6
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 30 minutes
• Total time: ~45 minutes

Variations

• Use rotisserie or leftover chicken
• Add peas or corn for veggies
• Use biscuit dough for dumplings
• Make it creamy by stirring in a bit of cream

Storage & Reheating

• Store in airtight container for up to 3 days
• Reheat gently; dumplings may soften—add more broth if needed
• Not recommended to freeze due to noodle and dumpling texture

FAQs

• Should I stir dumplings? No—stirring can break them.
• Can I use only dumplings or only noodles? Yes, adjust recipe accordingly.
• How to know dumplings are done? They puff up and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Conclusion

Classic Chicken and Dumpling Noodle Soup is a heartwarming favorite—down-to-earth, comforting, and full of simple goodness. It’s sure to become a go-to for family dinners and cozy nights in.

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