Description
A comforting bowl of Chicken and Dumplings, featuring tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a rich savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, bring 4 cups of chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken, carrots, celery, onion, thyme, and pepper. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken and shred using forks.
- Combine Chicken Back into the Broth: Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir well.
- Make the Dumpling Dough: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in melted butter and milk until combined.
- Cook the Dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of dough into boiling soup, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon Chicken and Dumplings into bowls and relish every comforting bite.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different vegetables or herbs. For a lighter option, use low-sodium broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken, Dumplings, Comfort Food, Hearty Meal, Family Recipes