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Gluten Free Chicken and Dumplings

A warm, hearty, and gluten-free dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a rich, creamy broth, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 1/4 cup butter (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat butter over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.
  3. Toss in the diced chicken and cook until browned.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Dumpling Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Stir in milk to form a thick dough.
  3. Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the boiling broth.
  4. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
Final Touch
  1. Stir in thyme and black pepper before serving.

Notes

Serve straight from the pot and add a sprinkle of fresh parsley for extra color. Store leftovers in an airtight container; it keeps in the fridge for 3-4 days or can be frozen for up to three months. Reheat with a splash of broth for best results.