Description
This Gluten-Free Chicken and Dumplings recipe offers a comforting and hearty meal made with tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy gluten-free dumplings. Perfect for those avoiding gluten, this dish utilizes common pantry ingredients and dairy-free alternatives to suit various dietary needs without compromising on taste.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Broth
- 3-4 cups cooked skinless chicken breasts, diced (rotisserie or boiled)
- 4 cups gluten-free chicken broth
- 2 cups gluten-free frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 tablespoon dried sage
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk (dairy-free options: cashew, coconut, or almond milk)
- 6 tablespoons gluten-free cornstarch
Dumplings
- 1 1/2 cups Bisquick Gluten Free mix
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 2/3 cup milk (dairy-free options: cashew, coconut, or almond milk)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (dairy-free alternatives: Smart Balance, Earth Balance butter, or coconut oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the broth and chicken: In a large pot, combine the gluten-free chicken broth, diced cooked chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, dried sage, dried thyme, and onion powder. Bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Create the thickening mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and gluten-free cornstarch until the cornstarch is completely dissolved to avoid lumps. Pour this mixture into the large pot with the chicken broth and stir thoroughly. Continue to bring the broth to a boil.
- Make the dumpling batter: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Add the gluten-free Bisquick mix to the eggs and stir until combined. Then, add the melted butter and milk to the mixture, stirring until the batter is sticky and uniform in texture.
- Cook the dumplings: Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, drop heaping spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the boiling chicken broth mixture. Reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook the dumplings uncovered for 10 minutes to allow them to set and cook through.
- Simmer covered: Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for an additional 15 minutes on low heat. This ensures the dumplings steam and become fluffy and tender.
- Serve: Remove the pot from heat. Ladle the chicken, vegetables, and dumplings into bowls and serve warm. Enjoy your comforting gluten-free meal!
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience or boil your chicken breasts if preferred.
- Dairy-free milk and butter alternatives are recommended for lactose intolerance or vegan preferences.
- When dropping dumplings, an ice cream scoop helps create uniformly sized dumplings.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Ensure all products are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
