Description
Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken pieces nestled in a rich broth with fluffy dumplings. This heartwarming dish is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, delivering warmth and nostalgia in every bite. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can whip up this classic recipe any night of the week. Let the aroma fill your kitchen as you savor the delightful flavors with your loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.
- Add Chicken & Broth: Stir in chicken breasts and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Season: Add salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Make Dumpling Batter: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, milk, melted butter, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Drop Dumplings: Spoon batter into bubbling broth. Cover pot tightly and simmer for about 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg