Chicken and Dumplings: The Best Comfort Food You Need Today
Chicken and Dumplings is a timeless comfort food that warms the soul.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine melted butter and egg, then blend with the dry ingredients.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering broth.
- Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy.
- Add shredded chicken to the pot, stir gently, and let it heat through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For an extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or parsley.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken and Dumplings, Comfort Food, Chicken Recipe