Springtime Chicken & Dumplings: The Fresh Herb Delight You’ll Love
A delightful spring recipe featuring tender chicken and fluffy dumplings, enhanced by fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken, carrots, celery, and onion with chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add water gradually to form a dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering broth.
- Cover and cook until dumplings are fluffy, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, try adding a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- Can be made ahead and stored for quick meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg