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Gluten Free Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

This comforting dish features tender chicken simmered in a flavorful broth, accompanied by fluffy gluten-free dumplings that are easy to make. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, this recipe delivers home-cooked goodness without the gluten.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot or Dutch oven
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 set measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups gluten-free chicken broth
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
  • ¼ cup melted butter (or dairy-free alternative)

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, sautéing until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Pour in the gluten-free chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add the chicken breasts, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back to the pot and stir in the frozen peas.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Pour in the milk and melted butter, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly lumpy.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for about 15 minutes without lifting the lid, allowing them to steam and rise.
  • Once the dumplings are cooked through, serve the chicken and dumplings hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of lemon juice or a tablespoon of sherry to the broth.
Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your preference, such as adding green beans or corn.
If you're preparing this dish ahead of time, the dumplings are best cooked just before serving to maintain their fluffy texture.