Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this homemade chicken and dumplings recipe, perfect for cozy family dinners. Tender shredded chicken swims in a rich, buttery broth, while light, fluffy dumplings rise to create a satisfying texture. Simple pantry staples like flour, milk, and fresh parsley make it quick and affordable. Follow step‑by‑step instructions for a hearty, soul‑warming bowl that’s ideal for cold evenings and easy weeknight meals. Serve with warm rolls and a crisp salad for comfor
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the chicken broth and add the shredded chicken.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, milk, egg, and parsley. Stir into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the boiling broth. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, or until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free version
- substitute the all‑purpose flour with a 1‑to‑1 gluten‑free blend. Add diced carrots or peas during the simmer for extra vegetables. Adjust seasoning with pepper or herbs to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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