Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and Dumplings is the quintessential comfort food that warms hearts and brings loved ones together. This dish combines tender chicken simmered in a savory broth with fluffy dumplings that soak up all the rich flavors. Perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions, it’s simple to make yet impressive enough to delight your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups dumpling mix (or homemade recipe)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and dicing the onion.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent. Add chicken breasts, salt, and pepper; cook until browned on all sides (approximately 5 minutes).
- Stir in carrots and celery along with thyme; cook for an additional few minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover all ingredients and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Prepare dumpling mix according to package instructions. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the simmering broth.
- Cover with a lid and steam for about 20 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using boneless chicken thighs instead of breasts. Feel free to customize your dish by adding vegetables like peas or corn. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.