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Easy 30 Minute Creamy Chicken and Parmesan Sage Dumplings. All made in just one pot for a cozy delicious dinner. Taking a classic and upping the flavor with caramelized shallots, garlic, fresh sage, and a touch of milk. This warming herb filled soup base is topped with light and airy parmesan dumplings making every bite comforting and delish. This recipe is perfect to cozy up to on both fall and winter nights.
I returned home from Cleveland to crisp fall weather here in Colorado, with dark skies and day full of low clouds. Usually these days aren’t my favorite and can leave me feeling a little tired. But in the fall, an extra cozy day here and there is a little more welcomed.
It gave me the perfect excuse to remake this chicken and dumpling recipe, yet again. I have been making it on repeat over the past few weeks.
One, because we absolutely love it. It’s like a creamy chicken, but with the lightest, fluffiest dumplings on top. And two, because it’s so quick and easy. Most of the time I have this ready in under 30 minutes.
Chicken and dumplings are another one of those recipes that my mom turned me on to. She’s all about cozy comfort foods and chicken and dumplings are one of her childhood favorites.
It’s a recipe that literally warms the soul. I know, it sounds cheesy, but it’s 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 pretty close to perfection.
The details
I have other chicken and dumpling recipes. But for this one, I wanted it to be so freaking easy, yet so delicious too. I also wanted it to be a touch creamy – I’m really into creamy foods right now.
To keep the time and prep way down, I turned to trusty old store-bought rotisserie chicken. Why I don’t use rotisserie chicken more is beyond me. It’s aways good and fairly affordable. Plus, if you’re just looking to shred the meat, it can be used in so many ways.
So that helps to keep this recipe quick and simple.
For the soup base, I cooked up some shallots and garlic. I then added in a lot of vegetables, fresh thyme, and sage. Then I dropped in that shredded chicken and a splash of milk to make the broth extra creamy and delicious.
I also used a bit of white wine for an even more flavorful broth.
The dumplings
While the soup base is simmering away, mix up the dumplings.
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 and nutty parmesan cheese.
The dumplings get cooked directly in the soup. This keep the dishes down to the bare minimum.
I’ve yet to meet anyone who hasn’t loved a bowl full of this chicken and dumplings. It’s warm, cozy, and perfect for eating while snuggled up on the couch wrapped in a cozy blanket. It truly doesn’t get better.
If you’re finally experiencing those first few cold October nights, this really is the dinner to make.
Looking for other easy comfort food dinners? Here are my favorites:
Slow Cooker Mustard Herb Chicken and Creamy Orzo
Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup
Sesame Chicken Dumplings in Spicy Broth with Garlic Crisps
Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Rosemary Bacon
Lastly, if you make this 30 Minute Creamy Chicken and Parmesan Sage Dumplings, 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 tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
30 Minute Creamy Chicken and Parmesan Sage Dumplings
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 342 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 6 carrots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/3 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
- 2 quarts low sodium chicken broth
- 1-2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup cream, whole milk, or coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Heat the olive oil In a large pot over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook another 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic, celery, carrots, thyme, and 1 tablespoon of the sage. Season with salt and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes. 2. Pour in the wine and broth, add the bay leaf, and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the chicken and 1/2 cup cream/milk. 3. To make the dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sage, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add 1 cup milk and cheese and mix until just combined.4. 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. 5. Divide the soup and dumplings between bowls and serve topped with pepper. Enjoy!
This was a huge hit! So delicious.
Hi Brooke,
Happy Friday!! Love hearing that you enjoy this recipe, I so appreciate you giving it a try! xxT
So yummy and easy!
Hi Kristin,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
One of my absolute favorite dishes. I used a quart vegetable broth (as I had it lying around) and a quart of chicken stock. Came out wonderfully!
Hey Sarah,
Fantastic!! I am so glad that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for giving it a try. Have the best week! xTieghan
This recipe turned out delicious! Flavor was good. Perfect meal for cold weather days!
Hey Heather,
Wonderful! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a lot for making it. Have the best weekend! xT
Soooo good!!
Hey Carter,
Thank you so very much for trying this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xxTieghan
Wondering what you mean by “6 dumplings at a time?” Do you keep adding dumplings six at a time until all of your mixture is used? Or stop after six dumplings?
Thanks!
Hi Erika,
You will want to add 6 dumplings at a time until all of the dough is used up. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Practically perfect. My husband and I love this meal. Easy (minus prepping thyme lol) only thing I would say is if you’re an amateur like me, it takes longer than 30 minutes
Hey Cheyenne,
Wonderful! I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a go! Happy New Year!? xTieghan
The sage & cheese in the dumplings —— ahmazing.
Question ~ we really like a chewier dumpling. How would you suggest that? Less baking powder or more flour?
Hi Heather,
Wonderful! I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a go! I would say less baking powder. Happy New Year!? xTieghan
I have made this soup twice in the last week (with the help of my 20yr old son), he loves it and so do I! Absolutely delicious!!!
Hey Melissa,
Happy Sunday!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed. Happy Holidays!? xx
Was the broth suppose to thicken, because mine did not? However, it was still delicious and we loved it
Hey Krsti,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try, this is a soup so the broth really shouldn’t be all that thick:) xTieghan
Hi! Looking forward to making this tonight. I noticed 2 quarts of broth is needed, is that correct? It seems like it may be really watery with this much broth. Any tips?
Hey Kels,
Please follow the recipe as is, the dumplings are going to soak up a lot of the broth which is why it is needed. Please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Made this last night, and this was definitely one of my top favorite dishes from your blog. Perfect for a cold fall night 10/10!!
Hey there,
Fantastic! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for giving it a try! Have the best week:) xTieghan
I’m looking forward to making the French Onion Dumplings ?, and I know that I’ll enjoy each spoonful!
I hope you love the recipe Karyn!
Hi Tieghan! What time of cream and milk did you use?
Hey Ruth,
I like Organic Valley brand. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Looks AMAZING! Do you think it would work to make the dumplings gluten free? If I tried with GF flour?
Thanks!!
Hey Rachel,
Yes, GF flour should work well for you here. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan