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Chicken and Dumplings with Vegetables

A comforting meal featuring tender chicken, flavorful dumplings, and hearty vegetables, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups dumpling mix (or homemade dumpling dough)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add diced carrots and celery; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  2. Add shredded chicken, thyme, and frozen peas; season with salt and pepper.
  3. Prepare the dumpling mix according to package instructions or make homemade dough.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter into the simmering broth.
  5. Cover the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
Serving
  1. Serve Chicken and Dumplings hot in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

You can customize this recipe by adding different vegetables like corn or green beans. For extra flavor in homemade dumplings, consider adding cheese or herbs.