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Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings: A Cozy Recipe to Try

A cozy and comforting recipe for Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings, perfect for a family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic 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 milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. In another bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, and egg.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Add the shredded chicken to the simmering broth and stir to combine.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the broth.
  8. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for about 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  9. Once the dumplings are cooked through, serve hot in bowls, ensuring each serving has both chicken and dumplings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a creamier broth, add ½ cup of heavy cream just before serving.
  • To make it heartier, toss in some frozen peas or corn during the last few minutes of cooking.

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