Cooked Chicken for Dumplings
Elevate your homemade dumplings with this flavorful and tender "Cooked Chicken for Dumplings" recipe, a perfect blend of simplicity and savory satisfaction! This quick and easy recipe uses wholesome ingredients like chicken breast, aromatic garlic, a medley of vegetables, and fragrant bay leaf simmered to perfection in rich chicken broth. The result is juicy, shredded chicken that’s ideal for stuffing into dumplings or enhancing soups and stews. With just 10 minutes of prep and a total cook time of 30 minutes, this recipe is a go-to for busy weeknights or meal prep. Pro tip: Save the infused broth for a comforting base in your favorite dumpling soup! Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and extra flavor. Whether you're craving a rustic family dinner or prepping ingredients to freeze, this recipe guarantees delicious results every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 medium (peeled and cut into chunks) Carrot
- 1 stalk (cut into chunks) Celery
- 1 small (peeled and quartered) Onion
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 piece Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (chopped, optional for garnish) Fresh parsley
Instructions
In a large pot, combine chicken breasts, chicken broth, carrot, celery, onion, garlic cloves, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and let the chicken simmer for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and place them on a plate. Let them cool for 5-10 minutes.
Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken into small pieces that are easy to incorporate into dumplings.
Optionally, strain and save the cooking broth for use in dumpling soup or other recipes.
Serve the shredded chicken immediately in your dumplings, or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.9 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 5414 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 81.9 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1793 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
