Spring Chicken and Dumplings: Simplified Comfort Food Bliss
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A comforting dish perfect for spring featuring tender chicken and fluffy dumplings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened.
- Add chicken thighs and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk until a dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering broth, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be enhanced with herbs like thyme or parsley for added flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 mg