Description
Cozy Chicken Dumplings Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights. This delightful recipe features tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a rich broth. It’s not just a meal; it’s a heartwarming experience that brings family and friends together. Whip up this cozy dish and enjoy the warm embrace of flavors with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups dumpling mix (or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter or olive oil. Add onions and sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in diced carrots and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts and pour in chicken broth. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken and shred once cool enough to handle.
- Prepare dumpling mix according to package instructions or your favorite recipe.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter over the soup. Cover tightly and cook for another 15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg