Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until browned.
3. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
4. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened.
5. Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring it to a boil.
6. Return the chicken to the pot and reduce heat to low.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
8. Stir in the milk until a batter forms.
9. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the boiling broth.
10. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
11. Stir in the parsley and serve.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 cup):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 5 grams
• Protein: 25 grams
• Carbohydrates: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Comforting and homey
• Perfect for a cold winter night
• Made with simple and affordable ingredients

User Comments:

• "This is the best chicken and dumplings I've ever had!"
• "The dumplings are so fluffy and the broth is so flavorful."
• "I love how easy this recipe is to make."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful not to overcook the chicken, as it will become tough.
• If you don't have any fresh parsley, you can substitute dried parsley.
• This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.