Chicken and Dumplings (30 Minutes)

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Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food that’s perfect for a cozy and quick dinner. This recipe combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy dumplings all in a savory broth. The carrots and green beans add a pop of color and nutrition to the dish, while the dumplings provide a satisfying texture that will leave you feeling full and content. Best of all, this recipe can be made in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring the chicken broth and water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add the chicken, carrots, and green beans to the pot and return to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  4. While the chicken and vegetables are cooking, prepare the dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add the milk and butter to the bowl and stir until a thick dough forms.
  6. Use a spoon to drop the dough into the simmering pot by tablespoonfuls, spacing them out evenly.
  7. Cover the pot and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
  8. Serve the chicken and dumplings hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize this dish by adding other vegetables like celery or onions, or by using chicken thighs instead of breasts for a richer flavor. To save time, you can also use store-bought biscuit mix for the dumplings. Just follow the package instructions and drop the dough into the pot as directed. Enjoy!

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

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