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Chicken and Dumplings - HIDDEN RECIPE

Grandma’s Secret 40-Minute Chicken and Dumplings HIDDEN RECIPE


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  • Author: TracyMarger
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A comforting dish with tender chicken and fluffy dumplings simmered in a rich broth.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery in butter until softened.
  2. Add chicken broth, thyme, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  3. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, milk to form dumpling dough.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of dough into boiling broth.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Add shredded chicken and cook for 5 more minutes.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken for faster prep.
  • Dumplings will expand as they cook.
  • Adjust broth thickness by adding water if needed.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg