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chicken and dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings: 7 Comforting Secrets to Savor

A comforting dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a savory broth.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, carrots, celery, and onion. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add shredded chicken to the pot and reduce heat to a simmer.
  3. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add milk and melted butter to the flour mixture and stir until combined.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the simmering broth.
  6. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.

Notes

  • Use leftover cooked chicken for quicker preparation.
  • Feel free to add herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chicken and dumplings, comfort food, chicken dish