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Chicken and Dumplings

A comforting dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and rich broth, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken tenderloins Boneless chicken breasts can be substituted.
  • 4.5 cups Water
  • 5 tsp Chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 cup Carrots Other vegetables like peas can be added.
For the Dumplings
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Parsley
  • 2 tbsp Butter, salted
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with milk and vinegar/lemon juice if needed.
  • 2 tbsp Heavy cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, combine the water and chicken bouillon granules, bringing to a simmer.
  2. Add the chicken tenderloins and cook until no longer pink, about 10-15 minutes. Remove the chicken, shred it, and set it aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the carrots and cook until they are tender.
Dumpling Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and parsley.
  2. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in the buttermilk and heavy cream until just combined.
Cooking
  1. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the pot; allow them to cook for about 10 minutes, covered.
  2. Finally, add the shredded chicken back into the pot, stir gently, and serve hot.

Notes

For best results, don’t over-mix the dumpling dough. Avoid lifting the lid while the dumplings are cooking for optimal rise.