Gather Ingredients – You’ll need chicken broth, cooked shredded chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, flour, baking powder, milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
Prepare the Broth – In a large pot, sauté chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in butter until soft. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Add Chicken – Stir in the shredded chicken, letting it absorb the flavors of the broth while simmering for a few minutes.
Make the Dumpling Dough – In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and milk to form a soft dough. Avoid overmixing for fluffy dumplings.
Form Dumplings – Use a spoon to drop small dough portions into the simmering soup. They will expand as they cook.
Simmer with Lid On – Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for about 10 minutes. The steam helps them puff up and cook through.
Check for Doneness – Insert a toothpick into a dumpling. If it comes out clean, they’re ready. If not, cook for a few more minutes.
Enjoy! – Your homemade chicken dumpling soup is now ready. Warm, hearty, and delicious in just 30 minutes!