Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and Dumplings is the quintessential comfort food, offering a heartwarming blend of tender chicken simmered in a savory broth, crowned with fluffy dumplings. This dish is perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight dinners, bringing nostalgia and warmth to every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the vegetables: onion, carrots, and celery.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts and enough broth to cover them; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Stir in diced carrots and celery.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and milk until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the simmering broth. Cover and steam for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute turkey for chicken for a seasonal twist. Add peas or corn for extra color and nutrition.