Description
Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken simmered in a rich broth with fluffy dumplings that melt in your mouth. This heartwarming dish transports you back to family gatherings, filling your home with inviting aromas and bringing everyone together. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family dinners, this recipe is adaptable and easy to prepare. Enjoy every comforting bite of this timeless classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the carrots, celery, and onion.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add carrots and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts and enough chicken broth to cover them. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and milk to form a thick batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering broth. Cover and steam for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Serve hot with plenty of broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg