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Chicken and Dumplings

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A comforting and hearty dish made with tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a savory broth, perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs Can substitute with drumsticks or shredded rotisserie chicken.
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 1 piece onion, diced
Dumpling ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can replace with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Salt and pepper to taste For seasoning.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the chicken thighs, sliced carrots, celery, and diced onion.
  2. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  3. Carefully remove the chicken from the pot, shred it with two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the broth.
Dumpling Preparation
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter until just mixed; don’t overwork it.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the simmering broth.
  3. Cover the pot and allow the dumplings to cook for about 15 minutes, or until they are fluffy and cooked through.
Serving
  1. Season with salt and pepper to taste before ladling into bowls to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 34gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

To store leftovers, allow the dish to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. It keeps well in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. You can freeze the broth and dumplings separately. When reheating, add extra broth or water as needed.
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