Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, enveloping you in warmth with its rich broth, tender chicken, and fluffy dumplings. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this dish combines nostalgia with ease of preparation. Made with fresh ingredients and customizable to your taste, it promises a satisfying meal that everyone will cherish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from pot.
- Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the same pot; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape any bits from the pot. Bring to a gentle boil; season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, milk, and a pinch of salt to form the dumpling batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter into boiling broth. Cover tightly and reduce heat; steam without lifting lid (15-20 minutes).
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Customize by adding vegetables like peas or corn or switching out chicken for turkey. - For extra flavor, incorporate herbs such as thyme or rosemary. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.