Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices bacon, diced
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, reserving the bacon fat.
- Add the onion, celery, and carrots to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Drop the dumpling batter by spoonfuls into the boiling broth.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the dumplings are fluffy.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and flavorful
- Comforting and hearty
- Easy to prepare
- Perfect for a cold winter night
User Comments:
- "This dish is incredible! The dumplings are so light and fluffy, and the bacon adds a delicious smokiness."
- "I've never been a fan of chicken and dumplings, but this recipe has changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying."
- "I made this for my family and everyone loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to cook the chicken thoroughly to ensure it is safe to eat.
- If you don't have bacon fat, you can use olive oil or vegetable oil instead.
- For a thicker broth, add an extra 1/2 cup of flour to the dumpling batter.
