Heart-Healthy Chicken Dumplings
Warm your heart and nourish your body with these "Heart-Healthy Chicken Dumplings," a lighter twist on the classic comfort food. This guilt-free recipe combines tender bites of lean chicken breast, nutrient-packed vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and fluffy dumplings made with whole wheat flour and low-fat milk. Simmered in a rich, low-sodium chicken broth and subtly seasoned with fresh parsley, garlic, and black pepper, this dish delivers full-bodied flavor while staying kind to your heart and waistline. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this one-pot meal is ready in just one hour and provides a balanced, satisfying option for four. Whether you're looking for a healthy alternative to traditional chicken and dumplings or simply craving something wholesome and nourishing, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 200 grams Whole wheat flour
- 750 ml Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium Carrots, diced
- 2 Celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 100 ml Low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, cooking until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the diced carrots and celery to the pot, stirring occasionally for another 5 minutes.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and add the chicken pieces. Season with the ground black pepper and salt, then cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
While the soup simmers, prepare the dumpling dough. In a medium bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt, and chopped parsley.
Gradually add the low-fat milk to the flour mixture, stirring until just combined to form a soft dough.
Using two spoons, drop small walnut-sized balls of the dumpling dough onto the simmering soup. Cover the pot and let cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
Garnish with additional fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy a bowl of heart-healthy chicken dumplings that warm the soul and nurture the heart.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1879 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.2 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 433 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 1950 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.7 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.8 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 196.1 g | 392% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 433 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 3301 mg | 70% | |
*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.
