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Gluten Free Chicken and Dumplings

A creamy and comforting one-pan meal featuring fluffy dumplings and tender chicken, perfect for chilly evenings and family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 1/4 cup butter (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 1 onion onion, diced
  • 2 carrots carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Dumpling Ingredients
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.
  3. Toss in the diced chicken and cook until browned.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Stir in milk to form a thick dough.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the boiling broth.
  8. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  9. Stir in thyme and black pepper before serving.

Notes

Serve garnished with fresh herbs and pair with crunchy bread or a light salad. For leftovers, store in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or water.