Easy Chicken and Dumplings
Easy Chicken and Dumplings brings tender bites of chicken and soft, fluffy drop dumplings together in a comforting broth with sweet carrots, onion, and celery. Lightly seasoned and simmered with a bay leaf, it tastes cozy and homey without fuss. Perfect for a chilly evening or a relaxed weeknight when you want something warm and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Chicken and Dumplings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 47
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine chicken broth, chicken, onion, carrots, celery, bay leaf, salt, and pepper in a large pot; bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 3
Stir together baking mix and milk in a bowl until a sticky dough forms.
- 4
Drop golf ball-sized portions of the dough into the soup.
- 5
Cover the pot and cook until the dumplings are cooked through, about 10 more minutes.
- Calories 480.66 kcal High 24%
- Protein 45.46 g Good Source 91%
- Carbohydrate 57.44 g 21%
- Total Fat 7.03 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.37 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 106.23 mg High 35%
- Sodium 1382.45 mg High 60%
- Dietary Fiber 5.86 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 9.64 g --
- Added Sugars 3.0 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 252.83 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 4.17 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 793.61 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 77.18 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 9.83 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.33 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Easy Chicken and Dumplings is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Carrot, Baking Mix, Celery, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 480.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Chicken and Dumplings made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Carrot, Baking Mix, Celery, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Chicken and Dumplings?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 480.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Chicken and Dumplings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Easy Chicken and Dumplings healthy?
- Easy Chicken and Dumplings has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 480.66 calories and 45.46 g of protein, or 91% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1382.45 mg (60% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.37 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.0 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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