Lighter Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the dumplings:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Beginner)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the chicken, celery, carrot, onion, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
2. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and 1/4 cup cold water to form a paste. Gradually pour the paste into the simmering chicken mixture, stirring constantly until thickened.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the boiling chicken mixture. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
6. Serve hot with additional chopped parsley or chives, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Light and comforting
• Easy to digest
• Flavorful and satisfying
• Suitable for American taste

User Comments:

• "Delicious and filling! I love the lighter version of chicken and dumplings." - Sarah
• "Perfect for a cold winter night. The dumplings are fluffy and the chicken is tender." - Jessica
• "I've made this recipe multiple times and it never disappoints. My family loves it!" - Emily

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful not to overcook the dumplings, as they will become tough.
• If you don't have any chicken broth, you can use unsalted vegetable broth instead.
• For a richer flavor, use dark meat chicken instead of white meat.