Gluten Free Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
This gluten-free chicken and dumplings recipe is a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for any family meal. Tender chicken is simmered in a flavorful broth, accompanied by fluffy gluten-free dumplings that soak up all the deliciousness. It’s filling, satisfying, and suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
Equipment
- 1 large pot or Dutch oven
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 cooking thermometer (optional)
- 1 serving ladle
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth (gluten-free)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the chicken breasts and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the dumpling dough. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, and egg. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough will be thick.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the frozen peas.
- Using a spoon, drop dollops of the dumpling dough onto the surface of the simmering broth. Cover the pot and cook for an additional 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Serve the chicken and dumplings hot, using a ladle to scoop the broth and dumplings into bowls.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables such as potatoes or corn for extra flavor and nutrition.
Make sure to use gluten-free labeled ingredients to avoid cross-contamination.
For a creamier broth, consider adding a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk before serving. Enjoy your comforting, gluten-free meal!