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Cozy Chicken and Dumplings: Transform Your Dinner Tonight!

A comforting and hearty dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a savory broth.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup milk

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the shredded chicken and frozen peas, then reduce the heat to low to keep warm.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Stir in the melted butter and milk until just combined. The batter will be thick.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering broth.
  9. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for about 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider stirring in a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice just before serving.
  • You can substitute the chicken with turkey or use a mix of vegetables for a vegetarian version.

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