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Gluten Free Chicken and Dumplings

A cozy, filling, gluten-free meal featuring chicken, vegetables, and dumplings, perfect for meal prep and healthy eating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dumplings
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour blend Ensure it's certified gluten-free.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chicken broth Use low-sodium if desired.
  • 1/4 cup milk Use low-fat or a milk alternative for lower calories.
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted Can reduce to 2 tablespoons for lower calories.
For the chicken and vegetables
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add the chicken broth, milk, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Stir until combined.
Cooking
  1. In a large pot, combine the cooked chicken, carrots, celery, peas, garlic powder, onion powder, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the broth.
  3. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve hot in shallow bowls, accompanied by a side salad.

Notes

Great for meal prep; can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Stir often when reheating to keep dumplings from sticking.