Description
Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth to your table with every bite. This delightful dish features tender, juicy chicken simmered in a rich broth, complemented by fluffy dumplings that soak up the savory flavors. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive family gathering, this easy recipe guarantees satisfaction with minimal prep time. In just 45 minutes, you can create a hearty meal that will have everyone asking for seconds. Plus, with just one pot required, cleanup is a breeze!
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Dumpling mix (or homemade)
- Carrots
- Celery
- Unsalted butter
Instructions
- Chop vegetables: dice carrots and celery; mince garlic.
- Cook chicken: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts and sear until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add vegetables: Stir in chopped carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Pour broth: Add chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Prepare dumplings: Follow package instructions or make your own dumpling dough.
- Shred chicken: Remove cooked chicken from the pot, shred it, then return to the pot.
- Cook dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture into simmering broth; cover and cook for 10 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg