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Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings: Taste the Tradition!

A comforting and traditional dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a creamy broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¾ cup milk

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, cooked chicken, diced onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add the melted butter and ¾ cup milk, stirring until just combined. The dough will be thick.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering chicken mixture.
  6. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 15-20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  7. Once the dumplings are done, stir in 1 cup of milk to create a creamy consistency.
  8. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, add a splash of heavy cream to the broth before serving.
  • You can customize the vegetables by adding peas or green beans for extra color and nutrition.

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