Description
A comforting and gluten-free version of classic chicken and dumplings with tender dumplings and rich broth, perfect for sensitive stomachs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced into coins
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 8 cups chicken stock (homemade or low-sodium store-bought)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum included)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (gluten-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or onion powder (optional)
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed (or dairy-free spread)
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant milk like oat or almond)
- 1 large egg
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or chives and a squeeze of lemon
Instructions
- Prep your mise en place and heat your pot by adding olive oil or butter to a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Sweat the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until aromatic.
- Add chicken stock, bay leaves, and thyme and let simmer.
- Make the gluten-free dumpling dough by combining dry ingredients and cutting in cold butter.
- Test the pot for simmering and drop dumplings into the broth.
- Cover and steam the dumplings until cooked through.
- Add shredded chicken and warm through.
- Serve immediately with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
Dumplings are best eaten fresh. Store broth and dumplings separately if meal-prepping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: gluten-free, chicken, comfort food, dumplings, hearty soup