Lighter Chicken and Dumplings

Name: Lighter Chicken and Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern Recipes, American
Ingredients: 1 cup All-Purpose Flour; 2 tsp Baking Powder; 0.5 dash Black Pepper; 0.5 cup Celery; 1 tsp Celery Seed; 1 whole Cream of Chicken Soup; 0.25 cup Diced Onion; 0.5 cup Milk; 1 whole Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth; 0.5 tsp Salt; 3 whole Skin-On Boneless Chicken Breast; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

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Lighter Chicken and Dumplings pairs tender chicken and soft, fluffy dumplings with a vegetable-studded broth made from low-fat soup and stock. It tastes comforting and savory with gentle peppery notes and a hint of celery, perfect for a cozy weeknight or chilly evening. This version keeps the classic homestyle feel while dialing back the richness.

Prep15 mins
Cook45 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and milk, and stir. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips, onion, and celery, and sauté until the chicken is cooked through and the onions are tender. Transfer the chicken mixture to the soup pot and stir well. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Season with celery seed and black pepper.
3

To make the dumplings: In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of milk with 2 tablespoons of oil. Pour this into the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
4

Drop tablespoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the simmering chicken stew. Cover the pot tightly and bring to a boil. Simmer for another 12 to 15 minutes without lifting the lid. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.