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Easy Stovetop Chicken and Dumplings: A Cozy Delight!


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A cozy and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich broth, perfect for chilly days.


Ingredients

  • Chicken Breasts: 1 lb (about 450 g), diced
  • Chicken Broth: 4 cups (about 950 ml)
  • Carrots: 2 medium, diced
  • Celery: 2 stalks, diced
  • Onion: 1 medium, diced
  • Flour: 2 cups (about 240 g)
  • Baking Powder: 1 tablespoon
  • Milk: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
  • Butter: 4 tablespoons (about 60 g)
  • Salt and Pepper: to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat, add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown.
  2. Sauté the vegetables by adding the remaining butter to the pot, then add diced onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened.
  3. Create the broth by pouring in the chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle boil, then reducing heat and returning the cooked chicken to the pot to simmer.
  4. Make the dumpling dough by combining flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, then gradually stir in milk until a soft dough forms.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering broth, cover the pot, and cook for about 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  6. Combine everything, taste the broth, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve the chicken and dumplings in bowls.

Notes

  • Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don’t overmix the dumpling batter to keep them fluffy.
  • Adjust the thickness of the broth if desired.
  • Experiment with herbs and spices for added flavor.
  • Let the dish rest before serving to meld flavors.
  • Make it ahead and store in the fridge or freeze for later.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: chicken, dumplings, comfort food, stovetop, easy recipe