Description
A heartwarming dish combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a savory broth, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast or thighs
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sear the chicken pieces until slightly browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- In a bowl, mix the flour with baking powder, salt, and pepper, then stir in the milk to form a soft dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering broth.
- Cover the pot and steam the dumplings until fluffy, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then add freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a creamier broth, stir in a splash of heavy cream before serving. You can also add frozen peas or corn for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg