Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch
Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch pairs tender poached chicken and hearty vegetables with fluffy, from-scratch dumplings in a rich, velvety broth. Morel mushrooms and a touch of thyme add earthy depth, while cream rounds everything out for a cozy, satisfying bowl. Perfect for a comforting weekend dinner or sharing on a chilly evening.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 33
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the dumplings: In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk and butter until the butter melts, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, parsley, and salt. Add the milk mixture and club soda; stir until the dough forms a ball, being careful not to overmix. Cover the dough and let it stand for 30 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, make the chicken mixture: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, bring the chicken stock and condensed soup to a simmer. Add the chicken, potatoes, onion, celery, carrot, bell pepper, peas, lemon slices, and thyme. Poach until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl, leaving the stock in the pan. Discard the thyme and lemon.
- 4
While the chicken cools, boil the remaining stock over medium-high heat until reduced by one-third, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, pour the cream into a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Cook until reduced by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. Whisk it into the reduced stock. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- 6
Chop the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 7
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir into the stock mixture and add the chicken and cooked vegetables.
- 8
Bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat, adding more stock if needed. Drop in teaspoonfuls of the dumpling dough. Cover and let it simmer for 7 to 8 minutes. Serve hot and garnish with parsley and green onion.
- Calories 727.89 kcal High 36%
- Protein 36.28 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 61.43 g 22%
- Total Fat 34.12 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 18.81 g High 94%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 160.14 mg High 53%
- Sodium 834.89 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 6.14 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 18.95 g --
- Added Sugars 12.54 g High 25%
- Calcium 151.38 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.99 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 708.4 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 72.89 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 15.51 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.47 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch is made with 22 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Butter, and Celery. Each serving provides about 727.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Butter, Celery, Chicken Breast. The full list of 22 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 727.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 22 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch healthy?
- Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 727.89 calories and 36.28 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 834.89 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 18.81 g (94% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 12.54 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery 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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