Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to your kitchen. This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, flavorful broth, paired with fluffy dumplings that soak up all the goodness. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable, ensuring every bite is filled with love and deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Chop carrots, celery, and onion uniformly.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent; then add garlic, carrots, and celery for about five minutes.
- Add chicken to the pot and cook until no longer pink (6-8 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and season with salt, pepper, and thyme; bring to a gentle boil.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, milk, and melted butter until just mixed.
- Reduce heat to low and drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into simmering broth. Cover tightly for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg