Description
Chicken and Dumplings with a Creamy Twist is the perfect fall comfort food that warms both your heart and home. This delightful dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy broth, topped with fluffy dumplings that soak up all the savory goodness. Ideal for chilly evenings, this recipe is easy to prepare and evokes cherished memories of family gatherings, making it a must-try for any cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or substitute with half-and-half)
- 2 cups dumpling mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots and peas)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping vegetables and cubing the chicken.
- In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper, and saut? until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, mixed vegetables, and thyme; cook for another 5 minutes until veggies soften.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Prepare dumpling mix according to package instructions, then drop spoonfuls over the simmering broth.
- Cover the pot tightly and steam dumplings for about 15 minutes until fluffy. Stir in heavy cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg