Gluten Free Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
This Gluten Free Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a comforting, hearty dish featuring tender chicken simmered with fresh vegetables in a flavorful broth, topped with fluffy gluten free dumplings made from a special flour blend. Perfect for those with gluten sensitivities or anyone looking for a delicious, cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken and Broth
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 bay leaves
- 6–8 cups water (enough to cover the chicken)
Vegetables
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 5 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 ribs celery, sliced
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Dumplings
- 2 1/4 cups (300g) all purpose gluten free flour
- 1/4 tsp xanthan gum (omit if your flour has gum added)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (250ml) gluten free chicken broth
- 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken and Broth: Place the whole chicken in a large pot and cover with 6 to 8 cups of water, adding bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer with the lid on for about 1 hour. Skim off any foam or scum that rises to the surface during cooking.
- Prep Vegetables: While the chicken simmers, finely chop the onion and slice the carrots and celery as directed.
- Sauté Vegetables: After about 50 minutes of chicken cooking, heat oil in a second large pan. Gently sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for approximately 5 minutes until softened.
- Add Broth to Vegetables: Carefully ladle some broth from the chicken pot into the pan with sautéed vegetables. Simmer together over medium heat for a few minutes to allow flavors to combine.
- Shred Chicken: When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove skin and shred the meat off the bones. Add the shredded chicken to the vegetable and broth mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make Dumpling Dough: In a bowl, combine gluten free flour, xanthan gum (if using), baking powder, and salt. Stir in beaten eggs, chopped parsley, and gluten free chicken broth. Mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Add Dumplings to Soup: Drop even spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the simmering soup. Make sure they are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Simmer Dumplings: Cover the pot and let the dumplings simmer gently for 20 minutes, allowing them to cook through and puff up.
- Final Seasoning and Serving: Taste the soup again and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Omit xanthan gum if your gluten free flour blend already contains it.
- Ensure dumplings are dropped evenly sized to allow uniform cooking.
- Skimming the broth helps keep the final soup clear and flavorful.
- Use fresh parsley for garnish to add a burst of color and flavor.
- Gluten free chicken broth can be substituted with homemade or store-bought varieties depending on preference.
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