Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- In a pot, boil the chicken breasts until cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Add milk to the flour mixture and stir until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the boiling broth.
- Add shredded chicken back into the pot and simmer until dumplings are cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, add herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Make sure not to overmix the dumpling dough to keep them fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams