Description
Chicken and Dumplings is a comforting classic that brings warmth to any table. This delicious recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich, savory broth, paired with fluffy dumplings that feel like a warm hug on a chilly day. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish is not just food; it’s an experience filled with love and nostalgia. Gather your loved ones and indulge in this heartwarming meal that promises to fill your home with delightful aromas and happy memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups dumpling mix (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Chop the vegetables into uniform pieces.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the chicken: Introduce chicken breasts to the pot and sear each side until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side).
- Pour in the broth: Add chicken broth while scraping up bits from the bottom of the pot; bring to a gentle boil.
- Prepare dumplings: Mix dumpling ingredients according to package instructions until thick but spoonable.
- Cook dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter into boiling broth; cover and simmer for about 15–20 minutes until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg