Introduction

Warm up with this hearty Gluten Free Chicken and Dumplings recipe, perfect for comfort food lovers seeking a satisfying and cozy meal. Tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy gluten-free dumplings come together in a rich broth that’s sure to please.

A white bowl filled with a creamy chicken and vegetable stew topped with golden brown dumplings that are sprinkled with chopped green herbs, the stew contains visible pieces of shredded chicken, bright orange carrot chunks, and small green beans all mixed in a thick light beige sauce, the dumplings are soft with a slightly browned crust and a speckled texture from herbs, the bowl rests on a wooden surface with a blurred grey cloth and a spoon in the background, photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

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

Step 1: 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.
Step 2: Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Step 3: 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.
Step 4: While the chicken cooks, prepare the dumpling dough. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 5: 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.
Step 6: 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.
Step 7: 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.
Step 8: Serve the chicken and dumplings hot, using a ladle to scoop the broth and dumplings into bowls.

Tips & Variations

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.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat to maintain the texture of the dumplings. Avoid microwaving as it may make the dumplings tough.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with a creamy chicken stew topped with four golden, slightly browned biscuit dumplings sprinkled with green herbs. The stew has shredded pieces of light brown chicken mixed with small, soft diced orange carrots and green beans in a light beige, thick sauce. The dumplings have a rough, fluffy texture, and the dish looks warm and hearty, set on a white marbled texture surface with a blurred light gray cloth and a spoon in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use leftover cooked chicken for this recipe?

Yes, you can substitute raw chicken breasts with cooked, shredded chicken. Add the cooked chicken when you return the shredded chicken to the pot and proceed with cooking the dumplings.

What can I use if I don’t have gluten-free all-purpose flour?

You can try a blend of gluten-free flours such as rice flour, tapioca starch, and potato starch, but make sure to add a binder like xanthan gum if your blend does not include it, to help the dumplings hold together.