Chicken and Dumplings Made Easy: Comfort Food for All
A warm and comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken thighs and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Add carrots, celery, and onion; simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk to form a dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering broth. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes, then covered for another 10 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe can be made with leftover chicken for added convenience.
- Feel free to add peas or other vegetables to the dumplings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken and Dumplings, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe