Lighter Chicken and Dumplings
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lighter Chicken and Dumplings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 25
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 405.73 kcal High 20%
- Protein 37.1 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 35.36 g 13%
- Total Fat 11.77 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.73 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 127.64 mg High 43%
- Sodium 1392.32 mg High 61%
- Dietary Fiber 1.89 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 4.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 85.77 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.08 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 620.39 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 98.79 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 1.29 mg Low Source 1%
- 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
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lighter Chicken and Dumplings is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 405.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lighter Chicken and Dumplings made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, Celery, Celery Seed. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lighter Chicken and Dumplings?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 405.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lighter Chicken and Dumplings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lighter Chicken and Dumplings healthy?
- Lighter Chicken and Dumplings has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 405.73 calories and 37.1 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1392.32 mg (61% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.73 g (14% 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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