Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings, Version IV
Tender shredded chicken simmers in a rich, pepper-seasoned broth with soft baking-mix dumplings, while flour helps give the soup its satisfyingly thick consistency. This straightforward, comforting meal is well suited to a cozy family dinner or a warming dish on a chilly day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings, Version IV, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 38
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot over medium heat, simmer chicken in water until no longer pink. Remove chicken, cool, and shred.
- 2
Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir in butter, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken reaches the desired tenderness, 15 to 60 minutes.
- 3
In a bowl, stir together baking mix and milk until smooth. In a separate bowl, stir together flour and cold water until smooth. Stir the flour mixture into the soup; bring the soup to a rolling boil.
- 4
Drop the baking mix mixture into the boiling water, neatly around the chicken. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes. Then cover and cook 10 minutes more. (Sneak a spatula under the dumplings to prevent the chicken from sticking to the bottom of the pot.) Serve hot.
- 5
In a bowl, stir together the baking mix and milk until smooth.
- 6
In a separate bowl, mix the flour with 1/2 cup cold water until smooth.
- 7
Stir the flour mixture into the soup and bring the soup to a rolling boil.
- 8
Drop the baking mix mixture by tablespoonfuls into the boiling water, spaced neatly around the chicken.
- 9
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
- 10
Cover and cook for 10 minutes more.
- 11
Slide a spatula under the dumplings to keep the chicken from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Serve hot.
- Calories 550.52 kcal High 28%
- Protein 57.31 g Good Source 115%
- Carbohydrate 60.37 g 22%
- Total Fat 7.81 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.02 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 146.77 mg High 49%
- Sodium 639.87 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 7.06 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 14.86 g --
- Added Sugars 13.42 g High 27%
- Calcium 140.64 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 3.93 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 45.22 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 17.35 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings, Version IV is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Mix, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 550.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings, Version IV made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Mix, Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Breast. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings, Version IV?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 550.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings, Version IV easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings, Version IV healthy?
- Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings, Version IV has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 550.52 calories and 57.31 g of protein, or 115% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 639.87 mg (28% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.02 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 13.42 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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