Ingredients
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6 cups chicken broth
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2 celery ribs, broken into large pieces
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½ medium onion, left intact in a large piece
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1¼ tsp salt
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1 cup plus 2 tbsp milk
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, add chicken broth, celery ribs, onion, and chicken breasts. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to low and simmer partially covered for 15 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked.
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While the chicken cooks, prepare the dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly stir in milk until the dough forms a soft ball.
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Place the dough on a floured surface and roll out to ¼-inch thick. Cut into strips or squares, about 1–2 inches wide.
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Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside on a cutting board. Discard celery and onion from the broth.
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Drop dumpling pieces carefully into the simmering broth, stirring gently so they don’t stick. Simmer for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dumplings are tender and the broth thickens.
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Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot. Stir gently to combine.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
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For richer flavor, substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts.
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Add carrots, peas, or corn for extra heartiness.
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To make it dairy-free, use almond or oat milk for the dumplings.
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Leftovers reheat well; add a splash of broth or water if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes