Chicken and Dumplings - Lighter Fare Recipe

Name: Chicken and Dumplings - Lighter Fare
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon butter substitute; 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 34 lb white button mushrooms, sliced; 3 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon celery salt; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 cup milk; ¼ cup butter substitute; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon salt (optional); ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 -1 12 egg, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter substitute
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
34 lb white button mushrooms, sliced
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 cup milk
¼ cup butter substitute
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon salt (optional)
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 -1 12 egg, lightly beaten

1
Boil the chicken in 4 cups of water until cooked through.
2
Remove from heat, reserve the broth for the soup.
3
Chop or shred the chicken to your desired preference.
4
In large soup pot, heat 1 tbsp butter over medium heat.
5
Add onions and garlic, cook until softened.
6
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a slight boil.
7
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
8
In small sauce pot, combine milk, butter, nutmeg, and salt.
9
Bring to a boil and remove from heat immediately.
10
Slowly stir in flour until it batter begins to pull away from sides.
11
Add eggs very slowly, mixing well.
12
Add 1/3 spoon sized dumplings to soup.
13
Cook for 5-10 minutes or until dumplings are cooked through.

1636

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

206

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, minced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon butter substitute, 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Dumplings - Lighter Fare falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken and Dumplings - Lighter Fare

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