Chicken and Dumplings

This hearty Chicken and Dumplings recipe features tender chicken simmered in a savory broth, topped with fluffy dumplings that soak up all the delicious flavors. It's a comforting American classic that's high in protein and perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

• chicken breast - 300 grams
• chicken broth - 500 milliliters
• carrot - 1 medium, diced
• celery - 1 stalk, diced
• onion - 1 medium, diced
• garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• all-purpose flour - 100 grams
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• milk - 120 milliliters
• egg - 1 large
• parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add to the pot, cooking until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dumpling batter by combining flour, baking powder, milk, egg, and chopped parsley in a bowl. Mix until just combined.
6. Once the broth is simmering, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the pot. Cover and let cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
7. After 15 minutes, check that the dumplings are cooked through and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 670 mg
• Cholesterol: 145 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health.
• Contains vegetables for added vitamins and minerals.

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