Chicken and Dumpling Soup (Chicken and Dumplings Recipe) (2024)

Chicken and Dumpling Soupis a modern take on the classic, with mini dumplings simmered together with tender chicken and vegetables in a flavorful broth! This Chicken Dumpling Soup is lighter than traditional chicken and dumplings with the same level of comfort!

Chicken Dumpling Soup

We’re having anotherKitchen Conversationwith Land O’Lakes! This time, the topic is Modernizing Vintage Recipes. We all have those family favorites that, let’s be honest, need a little refresh for our current dinner table. I came up with a vintage recipe that needs some updating to match our newly updated kitchen!

When we moved to North Carolina from the Midwest, one of the first things I noticed was the differences in cooking techniques.

In the South, cornbread is cooked in a skillet with bacon grease, unlike the tall, pillowy cornbread I was used to.

Grits are the breakfast side of choice, not home fries or cream of wheat.

And dumplings were noodles. Say what?!?

Chicken and Dumpling Soup Memories

Growing up, every chicken and dumplings recipe I ever ate had dumplings that were dropped from a spoon. Dumplings were dumped, not cut into noodles.

These morsels of dough simmered in the gravy until puffed into little balls of carby deliciousness. The irregular shapes and moist centers were part of the appeal.

Yet here in the South, friends tell stories of standing on a wooden stool while Great-Granny presses the dough out on the countertop. Then she let her grandbabies take turns cutting it into short, fat noodles with a pizza cutter.

Whether you prefer the dropped dumplings or noodle dumplings, one thing is for certain: A good chicken and dumplings recipe equals a hefty serving of nostalgia and a whole lot of love.

However…the last time I ate classic chicken and dumplings, I felt like I had a brick in my belly. I’m just not accustomed to eating such heavy dishes any more.

It made me think this vintage recipe was ready for a little “modernizing.”

So today I’ve made an updated version of my favorite chicken and dumplings recipe, Chicken and Dumpling Soup!

I ditched the heavy cream gravy and hulky dumplings for a thin, savory broth with mini parmesan-herb dumplings.

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The fact that the chicken and dumplings aren’t drowning in gravy really allows the fresh, herbal flavors to shine. Also, this easy Chicken-n-Dumpling Soup takes much less time to cook because it uses chicken breasts instead of whole chicken.

I added a third of the butter I would normally use in my traditional chicken and dumplings recipe.Land O Lakes^®Butter in Half Sticksmade it easy to pull just the right amount out of the fridge. Using Land O Lakes^®Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt created a rich, satisfying undertone.

Really, who needs gravy?

Modernizing is a good thing. Even when it comes to our most beloved dishes.

I honestly believe Grandma would approve.

Ingredients for Chicken and Dumplings Soup

This chicken soup with dumplings may look like it has a long ingredient list, but don’t get intimidated! It is super easy to make with some simple, pantry staples. Here’s what you’ll need:

For the Chicken Soup:

• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 large onion peeled and diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 4 celery stalks thinly sliced
• 4 carrots thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt 1 half stick
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric for color
• 1 bay leaf
• 64 ounces low-sodium chicken stock
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• Pepper to taste

Chicken Soup Dumplings:

• 3/4 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves finely minced
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 3/4 cup whole milk

How to Make Chicken Dumpling Soup

Instructions…

In a large sauce pot, melt the Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Cook for 8–10 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Add the mustard, turmeric, bay leaf, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Then cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, put the ingredients for the dumplings in a medium bowl. Mix with a fork until a wet doughy consistency is reached.

Once the soup base has cooked down for 15 minutes, bring the temperature back up to a boil. Stir in the chicken and parsley. Then use a spoon to drop scant 1/2-teaspoon lumps of dough into the soup. Simmer 5 minutes, until the chicken and dumplings are cooked through. Remove the bay leaf and serve warm.

See The Full (Printable) Recipe Card Below For This Chicken Dumpling Soup Recipe. Enjoy!

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Disclosure: A Spicy Perspective has partnered with Land O’Lakes for an exclusive endorsem*nt ofLand O Lakes^® Butter for their Kitchen Conversation blogger program. This blog post is sponsored by Land O’Lakes.