Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Health score
19%
Easy Chicken and Dumplings
55 min.
4
651kcal

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Welcome to a comforting classic that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds: Easy Chicken and Dumplings! This delightful dish is perfect for any meal of the day, whether it's a cozy lunch or a hearty dinner. With a preparation time of just 55 minutes, you can whip up this delicious main course without spending all day in the kitchen.

Imagine tender, boneless chicken thighs simmered to perfection with a medley of vibrant mixed vegetables, all enveloped in a rich, savory broth. The addition of aromatic herbs like sage and thyme elevates the flavor profile, making each bite a delightful experience. But the star of the show is undoubtedly the fluffy dumplings that sit atop this comforting stew, soaking up all the delicious juices.

This recipe not only serves four generous portions but also packs a satisfying 651 calories per serving, making it a filling option for family meals or gatherings. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this dish guilt-free. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dish that will become a beloved staple in your home. Your family will be asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • pound strips. boneless
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.7 cup buttermilk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sage dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme dried
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • 10 ounce savory vegetable mixed frozen
  • cloves garlic minced
  • cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1.5 cups self raising flour 
  • tablespoons shortening 
  • large onion yellow chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat.
  2. Saute onion and garlic for 5 minutes, then stir in chicken and saute until browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in broth, vegetables, sage and thyme; mix all together and let simmer over medium heat while preparing the dumplings.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix flour and parsley together.
  4. Add shortening and stir mixture into a coarse, mealy dough. Stir in buttermilk, a little bit at a time, until dough holds together and is soft but firm. (If needed, add up to 2 tablespoons more buttermilk).
  5. Bring chicken mixture to a boil over medium high heat and drop round spoonfuls of dumpling mixture on top (do not let dumplings touch each other). Reduce heat to low, cover pot and let simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories651kcal
Protein18.05%
Fat50.92%
Carbs31.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
70.5
Glycemic Load
26.59
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.071738885797%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
6.47mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
1.88mg
Kaempferol
0.29mg
Myricetin
0.48mg
Quercetin
7.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:650.91kcal
32.55%
Fat:37.02g
56.95%
Saturated Fat:12.15g
75.94%
Carbohydrates:50.76g
16.92%
Net Carbohydrates:45.98g
16.72%
Sugar:3.81g
4.23%
Cholesterol:130.58mg
43.53%
Sodium:230.16mg
10.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.52g
59.05%
Vitamin A:4188.38IU
83.77%
Selenium:42.06µg
60.08%
Vitamin K:59.97µg
57.12%
Vitamin B3:7.57mg
37.85%
Phosphorus:335.01mg
33.5%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.62%
Vitamin B6:0.56mg
28.11%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.13%
Fiber:4.78g
19.12%
Vitamin C:14.67mg
17.78%
Vitamin B5:1.76mg
17.65%
Potassium:614.55mg
17.56%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.83%
Zinc:2.47mg
16.49%
Vitamin B12:0.98µg
16.34%
Magnesium:60.96mg
15.24%
Copper:0.27mg
13.69%
Iron:2.45mg
13.6%
Folate:53.74µg
13.44%
Calcium:102.01mg
10.2%
Vitamin E:1.25mg
8.31%
Vitamin D:0.63µg
4.22%
Source:Allrecipes