Description

A comforting classic combining tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a delicious broth, perfect for chilly evenings or family meals.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb chicken breasts
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1/2 onion, diced
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, bring the chicken and chicken broth to a boil, cooking until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Once ready, remove the chicken and shred it.
In the same pot, add the butter, diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until tender and fragrant.
Stir in the shredded chicken and milk, combining all flavors.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir in milk until you form a smooth dough.
Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering soup. Cover the pot and let dumplings cook for 15-20 minutes, until fluffy and cooked through.
Season with black pepper, stir, and serve warm.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, use homemade chicken broth if available. Don’t skip sautéing the vegetables to add crucial flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Boiling and Steaming
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: chicken, dumplings, comfort food, family meal