Easy Chicken Dumplings
Cozy up with a bowl of "Easy Chicken Dumplings," a comforting one-pot marvel that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or chilly evenings. This recipe combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and fluffy homemade dumplings simmered in a creamy, herb-infused broth. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s a family-friendly meal that’s both simple to prepare and incredibly satisfying. The secret lies in the buttery, soft dumplings, effortlessly crafted from scratch with a few pantry staples like flour and baking powder. This classic comfort food is elevated with hints of thyme and a touch of heavy cream for an indulgent finish. Serve it piping hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and savor the ultimate balance of richness and homestyle charm. Perfect for meal prep or a crowd-pleasing centerpiece, this recipe will become a staple in your repertoire. Keywords: easy chicken dumplings, comfort food, homemade dumplings, creamy soup, one-pot meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup milk
- 2 medium, diced carrots
- 2 medium, diced celery stalks
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and black pepper, then place them in the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the dried thyme and black pepper. Return the chicken breasts to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the dumpling dough. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until a soft dough forms; avoid overmixing.
Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the heavy cream.
Using a spoon, drop small spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the surface of the simmering soup. Make sure to space them slightly apart as they will expand.
Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook for 10-12 minutes. Avoid lifting the lid during this time to allow the dumplings to puff up properly.
Once the dumplings are cooked through and tender, taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the chicken dumplings hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.3 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.8 g | 269% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 516 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 7884 mg | 343% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.3 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.5 g | ||
| Protein | 164.3 g | 329% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 696 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 3702 mg | 79% | |
*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.
