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Feather Dumplings for Chicken and Dumplings


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  • Author: Camila Rose
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A comforting, light, and fluffy take on the classic chicken and dumplings, perfect for any family meal.


Ingredients

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1. For the Dumplings:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup whole milk (or buttermilk)

2. For the Chicken and Broth:

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt butter and sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.
  2. Add chicken broth, shredded chicken, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter, then stir in beaten egg and milk.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering broth, cover, and steam for 15 minutes.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

  • For a creamier broth, stir in heavy cream towards the end of cooking.
  • Be sure not to overcrowd the dumplings in the pot to ensure they puff up properly.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg