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Comforting Chicken & Dumplings

A warm and creamy one-pot dish filled with chicken, fluffy dumplings, and mixed vegetables—a perfect meal for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken & Broth
  • 2 cups shredded chicken Use rotisserie chicken for a quick option.
  • 4 cups chicken broth Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables Like carrots, peas, and corn.
For the Dumplings
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup milk Add more if dough is too dry.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Melted.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, mixed vegetables, and shredded chicken over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
  2. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
Cooking
  1. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth.
  2. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, until the dumplings are fluffy.
  3. Stir in heavy cream and let it simmer for an extra 5 minutes. Season to taste.

Notes

Serve in deep bowls with fresh parsley for garnish. Pair with warm bread or salad. Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to three months.