Classic Chicken with Fluffy Dumplings
Classic Chicken with Fluffy Dumplings features tender chicken simmered in a rich, peppery broth with onions and celery, topped with soft, buttery dumplings that soak up the savory gravy. It’s cozy and hearty, ideal for a chilly evening or a comforting Sunday dinner with a crowd. Fresh parsley brightens each bowl, balancing the richness without losing that homestyle charm.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Chicken with Fluffy Dumplings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 27 / 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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- 23
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 12
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Start the soup: Put the chicken pieces in a large pot; add the chicken stock, onions, celery, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, then simmer, partially covered, until the chicken is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, make the dumplings: Beat the egg and milk together in a large mixing bowl. Mix in 1 cup flour, the baking powder, and salt.
- 4
Grate the cold butter into the wet flour mixture; stir in the parsley.
- 5
Drop 6 large spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture onto the top of the simmering chicken. Cover the pot and steam the dumplings until fluffy, 10 minutes more.
- 6
Remove the dumplings and chicken pieces to a large dish; shred the chicken and discard the bones. Cover and set aside, keeping warm.
- 7
For the gravy: Strain the stock left in the pot, pressing the vegetables to release more flavor; return the stock to the pot.
- 8
Whisk the water with the remaining 1/2 cup flour until smooth; stir it into the strained stock. Season with pepper and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, to thicken.
- 9
Stir in the chicken and top with the dumplings.
- 10
Serve with parsley and enjoy!
- Calories 913.13 kcal High 46%
- Protein 13.66 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 94.87 g 35%
- Total Fat 52.42 g High 67%
- Saturated Fat 14.98 g High 75%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.68 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 1079.64 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 6.63 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 7.21 g --
- Added Sugars 6.22 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 70.36 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.47 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 460.99 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 16.77 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.48 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Chicken with Fluffy Dumplings is made with 13 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 913.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Chicken with Fluffy Dumplings made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Stock. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Chicken with Fluffy 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 913.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Chicken with Fluffy Dumplings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Classic Chicken with Fluffy Dumplings healthy?
- Classic Chicken with Fluffy Dumplings has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 913.13 calories and 13.66 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1079.64 mg (47% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 14.98 g (75% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.22 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, 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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