Description
Easy Chicken and Dumplings is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful broth, and fluffy dumplings, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken, broth, carrots, celery, and onion. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the simmering broth.
- Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, you can season the broth with herbs like thyme or parsley.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as peas or corn.
- This dish can be made in a slow cooker for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken and Dumplings, Comfort Food, Family Recipe