Better Than Granny's and Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Cozy up with a bowl of *Better Than Granny's and Easy Chicken and Dumplings*, the ultimate comfort food made simple. This effortless recipe combines tender, shredded chicken breasts simmered to perfection in a rich, savory broth with fluffy homemade dumplings that come together in minutes. A touch of heavy cream adds velvety richness, while frozen peas and carrots provide a pop of color and nutrition. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot wonder comes together in just an hour and serves up plenty of nostalgia, minus the fuss. Whether you're chasing childhood memories or craving an easy take on a classic dish, these chicken and dumplings promise hearty, satisfying flavors that truly live up to their name.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 2 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, cold
• 1 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in a large pot. Add chicken broth, water, salt, pepper, and parsley to the pot.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook the chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked and easily shreddable.

Step 3

Remove the chicken from the pot and shred using two forks. Leave the broth in the pot and keep it simmering on low heat.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Add the cold butter, cutting it into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5

Gradually stir in the milk until the dough comes together. Do not overmix, as you want the dumplings to remain light and tender.

Step 6

Drop spoonfuls of the dough directly into the simmering broth. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook the dumplings for 10 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time, as the dumplings need steam to cook properly.

Step 7

After 10 minutes, carefully remove the lid and gently stir the dumplings. Add the shredded chicken back into the pot, along with heavy cream and frozen peas and carrots.

Step 8

Simmer everything together for another 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and heated through.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm and enjoy the comforting flavors of this dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(819.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1963.9

Total Fat 61.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 419.8mg	0%
Sodium 1913.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 207.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 7.5g
Protein 138.0g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 138.3mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 1426.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.6%

Protein: 28.5%

Carbs: 42.9%