Chicken and Dumplings with Frozen Mary B’s Dumplings
A comforting dish with tender chicken, flavorful broth, and fluffy dumplings, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 package frozen Mary B’s dumplings
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Add the chicken breast to the pot and cook until it’s no longer pink in the center, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Add the broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Season the soup: Once boiling, reduce the heat and stir in the garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add the dumplings: Place the frozen dumplings into the pot and cook according to the package instructions, usually around 20 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
Check chicken doneness to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).