Super Easy Chicken and Dumplings: Comfort Food Made Simple
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chicken and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot along with the peas and carrots.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter and then stir in the milk until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the simmering broth.
- Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, season the chicken with herbs before boiling.
- Leftover chicken can be used for this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Super Easy Chicken and Dumplings