Description
Light, comforting, and full of fresh seasonal vegetables, this Spring Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a bright twist on a cozy classic. Tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a vibrant mix of spring veggies make it the ultimate one-pot meal for the season! Keyword: Spring Chicken and Dumplings, spring recipes, healthy chicken and dumplings.
Ingredients
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- For the Soup:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk or cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- While the soup simmers, prepare the dumpling dough by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, melted butter, milk, and parsley (if using) until just combined.
- Add asparagus and peas to the pot. Stir in the milk or cream and thyme.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the simmering soup. Cover the pot tightly and cook without lifting the lid for 15 minutes, until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
- Season the soup with additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot!
Notes
- For a richer broth, use a splash of extra cream.
- Try adding spring herbs like dill or tarragon for a fresh twist.
- If using frozen peas, add them during the last few minutes to preserve their bright color.
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
