Description
Christmas Stovetop Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food for the holiday season. This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered in a savory broth, complemented by fluffy dumplings that soak up all the delicious flavors. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe evokes warmth and nostalgia with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts and chicken broth; season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through; shred the chicken back into the pot.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter; mix until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter into the simmering soup. Cover pot tightly and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes without lifting the lid until dumplings are fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg