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One Pot Chicken and Sage Dumplings. Taking a classic and upping the flavor with caramelized shallots, slow cooked chicken, fresh sage, and creamy gorgonzola cheese. All mixed into a warming herb filled soup base with light and airy dumplings that make every bite so delicious. This is a cozy recipe that’s one pot and done, perfect for both fall and winter nights.
I returned home from a whirlwind trip in NYC yesterday afternoon to grey skies and crisp autumn air. My trip to New York was amazing. I am so excited to share details of what I was doing there soon. All I can say for now is, look out for a fun holiday video coming this December!
Usually when I get back from trips I get in late at night and have zero time for anything else other than a shower. But yesterday I got home while it was still daylight. I then headed out for a hike to move my legs after the long flight and two-hour drive home. Even though I had zero energy to cook, these chicken and dumplings were the only thing I was craving.
When the weather is cool and all you want to do is snuggle on the couch with a blanket, this is the perfect dish to make. Plus, I just needed some homey comfort food after being away.
Chicken and dumplings are another one of those recipes that my mom turned me onto. She’s all about cozy comfort foods, and chicken and dumplings are one of her childhood favorites. Since I’m all about the coziest recipes right now, I knew I wanted to make an updated version for fall.
Enter my veggie filled chicken and sage dumplings. This is one of those recipes that literally warms the soul. I know, it sounds cheesy, but it true. If you’re having a bad day, the weather is gloomy, or you just need something to make you feel good inside, this is it.
It’s perfection.
The recipe starts out a lot like a chicken soup recipe. I love to using skin on chicken breasts and searing them first before adding anything else in. In the end, we’ll discard the skin, but I love the extra layer of flavor it provides in the dish.
Once the chicken is seared, it’s time to add in all of the veggies. I used shallots, carrots, and celery, but if you wanted to add an additional veggie, my first choice would be mushrooms. Those would be great!
Now add in a good amount of chicken broth and let the soup simmer until the chicken has cooked through. If you happen to have already cooked chicken on hand, you can totally toss that in to save some time.
Well the soup is simmering away, make the dumpling, which are kind of the star. Oh these dumplings, they are so delicious and extra special. Light, airy, seasoned with fresh sage, and a little cheesy too.
In the past I’ve found dumplings to be a tad bland, so I decided to bump up the flavor with the addition of fresh sage (which is my favorite autumn herb) and bold gorgonzola cheese. The addition of fresh sage adds a warmth to each dumpling that’s truly delicious.
And the gorgonzola? I know it’s a cheese that you either love or hate, but personally, it’s one of my favorites. It has a really bold flavor and creamy texture and it can add so much to a dish. If you love it, you will LOVE these dumplings. If gorgonzola is not your thing, no big deal. You can use an equal amount of grated parmesan or manchego cheese. Either of which will be just as delicious.
The dumplings get cooked directly in the soup, making this a one pot and done kind of recipe. If you already have cooked chicken on hand, this recipe can easily be made in under 30 minutes. Either way, this is a quick cooking autumn dinner that everyone will love. You could even use it for holiday entertaining.
I have yet to meet anyone who hasn’t loved a bowl full of this. It’s warm, cozy, and perfect for eating while snuggled up on the couch, wrapped in a cozy blanket. It truly does not get better.
If you make this one pot chicken please be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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One Pot Chicken and Sage Dumplings
Servings: 6 6
Calories Per Serving: 696 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
- 2 bone in skin on chicken breasts
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 ribs of celery, chopped
- 6 carrots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 quarts low sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, plus fresh sage leaves for serving
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 ounces grated parmesan or crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. 2. Heat the olive oil In a large soup pot over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Toss in the shallots and cook another 3-5 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes. 3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.4. Meanwhile, make the dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sage, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the buttermilk and cheese and mix until just combined.5. Remove the chicken from the soup and shred using 2 forks, discard the bones and skin. Set aside.6. Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat. Drop a heaping tablespoon of the dough into the soup, adding about 6 dumplings to the soup at a time. Cover, and cook for about 8-10 minutes, until the dumplings are cooked through and puffy. 7. Carefully move the dumplings aside and slide the shredded chicken into the soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 8. Divide the soup and dumplings between bowls and serve topped with pepper. Enjoy!
This post was originally published on October 25, 2018
My husband occasionally goes back for seconds. Tonight he went back for forths. I’d say its worth making again 🙂
I am so happy you loved this one, Missy! Thank you so much for trying it! xTieghan
I really loved this recipe! I found that my vegetables were going to overcook if I boiled it for the full 15-20 minutes in step 3 in addition the high heat in step 6. To sidestep, I just cooked the chicken longer before hand (in step 2) so that it was nearly cooked all the way through so it didn’t need as much time in step 3. Overall, VERY delicious and hearty… perfect for fall in TN.
Amazing! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you, Allison! Thank you for trying it! xTieghan
Question: it says to cook about 6 dumplings at a time in the soup. How many total dumplings will the dough make (about)? Do you have to cook each batch of 6 for 8-10 min before moving onto the next batch? Do you set the first batch aside? Seems like the dumpling part could take a long time! Thx.
Hey Gretchrn,
The total time to cook the dumplings takes 8-10 minutes. Just put 6 in at a time, once those rise to the top you can add 6 more. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Thank you for the recipe! This was delicious! My family loved it! This is for sure going in the dinner rotation!
Thank you so much Heather! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I made this tonight and it was so good. My whole family loved it. There was one issue/question though. You say to make 6 dumplings at once / I had more batter than 6 dumplings worth, so how do you handle this? Cook the first 6, then take those out, and cook the next 6 or so, and then add the chicken? I cooked the first 6 and by that time almost all the broth was soaked up by the dumplings so I had to add more broth, and cook the rest of the dumplings and then add more broth again. How do you handle this? The flavor was so so good though!
Hey Elise,
Thanks so much for trying the recipe! You just want to cook 6 dumplings at a time, so cook 6 and then add 6 more. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Do you have any recommendations for storing it for leftovers? Should we take the dumplings out or store together? It’s delicious!
Thank you!
Hey Sarah,
I would remove the dumplings when storing leftovers. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Wow this was one of my favourite recipes of yours EVER and I make a LOT of your recipes. I used parmesan instead of gorgonzola and it was delicious. This is the most perfect chilly fall evening dinner. Thanks Tieghan!
I am so happy this one turned out so well for you, Lucy! Thank you for trying it! xTieghan
First time i havent needed to adjust anything in a recipe – prob the best recipe ive ever made or tasted – no joke
Wow I am so happy to hear that! Thank you! xTieghan
I made this tonight and it was so easy and delicious! Thank you! I used a vegan chicken substitute.
Thank you Olivia! xTieghan
Can this be made vegan
Hey Angela,
I have not tested this, but you could certainly use your favorite vegan substitutes and omit the chicken. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
So easy and delicious. I used rotisserie chicken to save time, and it worked perfectly. My husband asked to put it in the weekly winter rotation, and 3 and 1-year-olds loved it too. Thank you!
Aw that is so amazing to hear! Thank you Katie! xTieghan
I see that you have an option of parm for the dumplings. Can we completely exclude the gorgonzola? I just don’t have a taste for it! Thanks 🙂
Hey Jolie,
Yes that is fine to do! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
The chicken and dumplings are delicious!!!
Thank you Kim! xTieghan
Usually I love all the recipes. This one was awful. It had no taste and the broth looked nothing like the picture. I reread the recipe twice to see if I forgot something …nope. Such a disappointment.
Hi Kim! I am really sorry this did not turn out well for you. Is there anything that could have changed while making this? I would love to help! xTieghan
Huge hit with the family! Great flavors and I love a one-pot meal.
Amazing! Thank you so much Sarah! xTieghan