Gluten Free Chicken And Dumplings Recipe
Craving comfort food but need to avoid gluten? This Gluten Free Chicken And Dumplings Recipe is perfect for you.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Mixing Bowls
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- 4 cups gluten-free chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 3 medium carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1½ cups gluten-free flour blend
- 2 teaspoons baking powder gluten-free
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Add butter to your large pot.
- Heat it over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery.
- Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- The vegetables should smell wonderful.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot.
- Pour in broth and water.
- Bring everything to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- The chicken should be fully cooked.
- Remove chicken and shred it.
- Set aside for later use.
- Mix gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk milk, egg, and melted butter together.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
- Don't overmix the batter. It should be slightly lumpy.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot.
- Add frozen peas now. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter on top.
- Cover the pot with a lid.
- Cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Dumplings will puff up beautifully.
- Check if dumplings are cooked through.
- They should be fluffy and tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir gently to combine everything.
- Let it rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a quality gluten-free flour blend.
- Bob's Red Mill works great for this.
- Don't skip the xanthan gum if needed.
- It helps bind the dumplings together.
- Keep the pot covered while cooking dumplings.
- This creates steam for fluffy results.
- Don't stir too much after adding dumplings.
- They might break apart if handled roughly.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley.
- They boost flavor significantly.
- Make extra and freeze individual portions.
- It reheats wonderfully for quick meals.