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Chicken and Dumplings Skillet

A hearty and comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken simmered with vegetables and fluffy dumplings.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in chicken broth, carrots, celery, and peas. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter to form a dough.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering skillet. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.

Notes

For a creamier version, stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream before adding the dumplings.

  • Author: Chef Sally
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Main
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Protein: 30g