Description
A comforting and hearty dish, Chicken and Dumplings is a classic American recipe that features tender shredded chicken, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a creamy stew. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re craving a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Stew:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (optional, for color)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (preferably from a rotisserie chicken)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Dumplings:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Main Stew: In a large pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Add seasonings, chicken broth, chicken, peas, and cream. Simmer.
- Dumplings: Mix flour, baking powder, salt. Cut in butter, stir in milk. Drop spoonfuls onto stew. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use biscuit dough or make the soup base ahead of time.
- Leftovers reheat well the next day.
- Add a dash of hot sauce for extra flavor depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
