Description
This Chicken and Dumplings recipe combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a flavorful broth. It’s a comforting dish that’s perfect for family meals or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
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- For the Dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
- 1 egg, well beaten
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2/3 cup full-fat milk
- For the Soup Base:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup Base:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes.
- Add cubed chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, season with salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Make the Dumplings:
- Sift flour, salt, baking powder, and black pepper into a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together beaten egg and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, adding milk slowly to form a semi-stiff batter.
- Cook the Dumplings:
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the simmering soup, spacing them apart.
- Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Serve:
- Ladle soup and dumplings into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the dumpling batter to keep them light and fluffy.
- Customize with fresh herbs or additional vegetables for variety.
- If the broth becomes too thick, add a bit more chicken broth to adjust consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g