Chicken and Dumplings with Bacon
Chicken and Dumplings with Bacon brings tender chicken and fluffy biscuit-style dumplings together in a creamy, comforting broth enriched with smoky bacon. Sweet corn and potatoes add heartiness and subtle sweetness, while poultry seasoning rounds out the classic homestyle flavor. It’s ideal for a cozy family dinner or a chilly weekend meal when you want something warm and satisfying.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Dumplings with Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Drain, crumble, and set aside; keep the bacon drippings in the skillet.
- 2
Add the potatoes, onion, and chicken to the bacon drippings and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in the chicken broth; season with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in the corn, then simmer everything together for 15 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the half-and-half and bring to a boil; add the crumbled bacon. In a medium bowl, combine the biscuit mix with the milk and mix well (the dough should be thick). Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough into the boiling mixture; reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes uncovered, then for another 10 minutes covered. (Do not stir while simmering, or the dumplings will break apart). Serve hot.
- Calories 464.77 kcal High 23%
- Protein 38.74 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 36.49 g 13%
- Total Fat 16.65 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 7.97 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 111.51 mg High 37%
- Sodium 1128.32 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 2.31 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 8.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 252.47 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 2.42 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 505.88 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 31.22 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.77 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.38 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken and Dumplings with Bacon is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Biscuit Mix, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 464.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Dumplings with Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Biscuit Mix, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Diced Potatoes. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Dumplings with Bacon?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 464.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Dumplings with Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chicken and Dumplings with Bacon healthy?
- Chicken and Dumplings with Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 464.77 calories and 38.74 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1128.32 mg (49% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.97 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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