Starter-Friendly Chicken and Dumplings
Starter-Friendly Chicken and Dumplings features tender bites of chicken simmered in a creamy, savory broth with soft, fluffy drop dumplings. The mild aromatics and classic poultry seasoning make it cozy and nostalgic, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a chilly weekend meal. Serve it hot for a satisfying bowl that feels like home.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Starter-Friendly Chicken and Dumplings, 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
- 4 / 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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- 18
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until they start to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken; cook and stir until it is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Add the water, condensed soup, bouillon cubes, and poultry seasoning; stir to combine. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
- 2
Meanwhile, pour the milk into a mixing bowl. Add the baking mix and stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mix into the simmering soup. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn the dumplings over and continue simmering until they are no longer doughy in the center, about 10 more minutes.
- Calories 413.95 kcal High 21%
- Protein 23.46 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 48.3 g 18%
- Total Fat 13.91 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 5.42 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 87.25 mg High 29%
- Sodium 1119.86 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 6.33 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 15.06 g --
- Added Sugars 11.94 g High 24%
- Calcium 134.74 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.59 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 158.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 67.58 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- 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
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Starter Friendly Chicken and Dumplings is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Mix, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Butter, and Chicken Bouillon. Each serving provides about 413.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Starter-Friendly Chicken and Dumplings made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Mix, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Butter, Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Starter-Friendly Chicken and Dumplings?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 413.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Starter-Friendly Chicken and Dumplings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Starter-Friendly Chicken and Dumplings healthy?
- Starter-Friendly Chicken and Dumplings has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 413.95 calories and 23.46 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1119.86 mg (49% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.42 g (27% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.94 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten 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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