Quick Chicken and Dumplings

Health score
19%
Quick Chicken and Dumplings
20 min.
4
361kcal

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Looking for a quick and comforting meal that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds? Look no further than this delightful Quick Chicken and Dumplings recipe! In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a hearty dish that serves four, making it the perfect choice for a busy lunch or a cozy dinner with family and friends.

This recipe combines tender pieces of roasted chicken with a medley of colorful mixed vegetables, all simmered in a savory chicken broth for an incredible flavor. The secret to its comforting appeal lies in the creative use of flour tortillas cut into dumpling-like strips, providing a delightful twist on the traditional dumplings. Not only do the tortillas soften beautifully in the broth, but they also make this dish incredibly quick and accessible, so you can enjoy a home-cooked meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

With a caloric count of just 361 kcal per serving, this dish is not only delicious but also wholesome. The combination of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates ensures that you stay satisfied and energized throughout your day. Topped with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor, this Quick Chicken and Dumplings recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. Grab your saucepan, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaf 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoon butter 
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • 6-inch flour tortillas cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips ()
  • tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
  • 10 ounce vegetables mixed frozen thawed
  • 14 ounce lower-sodium chicken broth fat-free canned
  • 0.5 cup prechopped onion 
  • cups roasted boneless skinless chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion; saut 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken and vegetables; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.
  3. While chicken mixture cooks, combine water, flour, and broth. Gradually stir broth mixture into chicken mixture. Stir in salt, pepper, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Stir in tortilla strips, and cook 2 minutes or until tortilla strips soften.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in parsley. Discard bay leaf.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories361kcal
Protein28.01%
Fat24.86%
Carbs47.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
73.75
Glycemic Load
13.85
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.177391202553%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.16mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
4.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:361.33kcal
18.07%
Fat:10g
15.38%
Saturated Fat:4.06g
25.38%
Carbohydrates:42.64g
14.21%
Net Carbohydrates:37.25g
13.54%
Sugar:3.09g
3.43%
Cholesterol:55.53mg
18.51%
Sodium:917.53mg
39.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.35g
50.7%
Vitamin A:3795.81IU
75.92%
Vitamin B3:11.51mg
57.56%
Selenium:38.44µg
54.92%
Vitamin B6:0.69mg
34.59%
Phosphorus:332.39mg
33.24%
Vitamin B1:0.46mg
30.76%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.96%
Folate:88.88µg
22.22%
Fiber:5.4g
21.59%
Potassium:740.61mg
21.16%
Vitamin K:21.41µg
20.39%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.92%
Iron:3.34mg
18.58%
Magnesium:53.83mg
13.46%
Vitamin C:11.09mg
13.45%
Vitamin B5:1.33mg
13.25%
Calcium:119.68mg
11.97%
Copper:0.18mg
8.83%
Zinc:1.14mg
7.63%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.6%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.58%
Source:My Recipes