Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and dumplings is the ultimate comfort food that warms your soul on chilly days. This recipe features tender chicken simmered in a creamy broth, topped with fluffy dumplings that soak up all the delicious flavors. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish promises to impress with minimal effort. Enjoy a delightful bowl of nostalgia that brings laughter and warmth to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup fresh carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onions, carrots, and celery in a splash of oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts and pour in enough chicken broth to cover. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, milk, salt, and pepper to create a sticky dumpling dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering broth without overcrowding.
- Cover tightly and steam for about 15 minutes without lifting the lid until dumplings are fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg