Keto Chicken and Dumplings

Keto Chicken and Dumplings is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender chicken with fluffy, low-carb dumplings in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish is both satisfying and aligns with your keto lifestyle.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
• Chicken broth - 500 ml
• Heavy cream - 100 ml
• Butter - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Carrot - 1 small, diced
• Almond flour - 100 grams
• Psyllium husk - 1 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Thyme - 1 teaspoon, dried

Steps

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrot, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic and thyme, stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the diced chicken breast to the pot, cooking until browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, psyllium husk, baking powder, egg, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a dough forms.
6. Once the chicken is cooked, reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
8. Serve hot and enjoy your Keto Chicken and Dumplings!

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Cholesterol: 210 mg
• Total Fat: 36 g
• Saturated Fat: 19 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle repair and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

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