Classic Chicken with Homemade Dumplings
Classic Chicken with Homemade Dumplings features tender poached chicken in a rich, well-seasoned broth with soft, eggy dumplings that gently steam to a fluffy bite. Comforting and nostalgic, it highlights clean chicken flavor balanced by simple seasoning and silky texture. Serve on a chilly evening or for a family Sunday supper when you want something warmly satisfying.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Chicken with Homemade 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
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with water and add the whole chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Simmer until tender, about 1 to 2 hours.
- 2
Remove the chicken from the broth and set it aside to cool. Reserve the broth. When cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones and cut it into bite-size pieces. Discard the skin and bones.
- 3
In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Crack one egg into the flour and stir with a fork until stiff. Continue adding eggs one at a time until all are incorporated. The dough should be very stiff.
- 4
Bring the broth to a boil. Add the bouillon cubes and stir until they have dissolved.
- 5
Using a fork and knife, lift dough onto the fork. Hold it over the boiling broth and cut off small pieces into the broth until all the dough is used. Stir, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 6
Add the chicken meat and stir. Serve hot.
- Calories 541.18 kcal High 27%
- Protein 73.5 g Good Source 147%
- Carbohydrate 34.84 g 13%
- Total Fat 11.05 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.56 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 367.93 mg High 123%
- Sodium 1125.27 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 1.7 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 27.29 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.02 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 127.46 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 38.19 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.14 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.66 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Classic Chicken with Homemade Dumplings is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Chicken Bouillon, Eggs, and Salt. Each serving provides about 541.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Chicken with Homemade Dumplings made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Chicken Bouillon, Eggs, Salt, Whole Chicken. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Chicken with Homemade Dumplings?
- About 3 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 541.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Chicken with Homemade Dumplings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Classic Chicken with Homemade Dumplings healthy?
- Classic Chicken with Homemade Dumplings has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 541.18 calories and 73.5 g of protein, or 147% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1125.27 mg (49% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.56 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, 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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