Description
Creamy Chicken and Dumplings is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, heavy cream, carrots, celery, onion, garlic powder, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and milk until a dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until dumplings are cooked through.
- Add the shredded chicken to the pot and stir gently to combine.
- Serve hot and enjoy your creamy chicken and dumplings!
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sauté the vegetables before adding the broth.
- Feel free to use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more or less cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg