Chicken Dumpling Soup: Easy Comfort Food for Family Gatherings
This hearty Chicken Dumpling Soup is perfect for family gatherings, combining tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and fresh vegetables for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: none
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil chicken in chicken broth and water until cooked through. Remove chicken, shred, and set aside.
- Add carrots, celery, and peas to the pot. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and milk to form a dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough over the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot, stir, and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, season with herbs such as thyme or parsley.
- Can substitute chicken with leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Dumpling Soup, comfort food, family gatherings