Description
Homemade Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a rich, creamy broth. This delightful dish fills your home with an irresistible aroma that evokes cherished memories of family gatherings. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you crave a warm, hearty meal, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures deliciousness with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups carrots (chopped)
- 2 cups celery (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop carrots, celery, and onion finely. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sear seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each).
- Stir in chopped carrots, celery, and onions; cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Add chicken broth to the pot and bring to a gentle boil.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and milk to form dumpling dough. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering broth.
- Reduce heat to low and cover; let simmer for about 15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg