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The Best Cozy Gluten-Free Chicken and Dumplings

Four golden-brown, fluffy dumplings served in a savory broth with carrots, part of a gluten free chicken and dumplings dish.
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Make this creamy, comforting gluten-free chicken and dumplings recipe for a satisfying, easy dinner. You get fluffy gluten free dumplings atop rich, savory chicken stew.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 cup gluten free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk for dairy free
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast or thighs
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Fluffy Gluten Free Dumplings:
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten free all-purpose baking mix (like Bisquick GF)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the thyme and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle the gluten free flour blend over the vegetables. Stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  4. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth. Bring the liquid to a simmer, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and the shredded chicken. Reduce the heat to low and let it warm through. Stir in the frozen peas and season generously with salt and pepper. Keep the stew at a gentle simmer.
  6. Prepare the dumpling dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten free baking mix, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Pour in the milk and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix; the dough will be sticky.
  8. Drop the dumpling dough by rounded tablespoons directly onto the simmering stew. Place them close together but not touching if possible.
  9. Cover the pot tightly, reduce the heat to low, and let the dumplings steam for 15 minutes without lifting the lid. This traps the steam needed for fluffy gluten free dumplings.
  10. Remove the lid. The dumplings should be puffed and cooked through. Check one by gently poking it; if it is firm, they are done.
  11. Serve your creamy chicken and dumplings immediately. This is a perfect easy gluten free dinner recipe.

Notes

  • For a Cracker Barrel copycat flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of poultry seasoning to the stew base.
  • If you prefer a thicker stew, use 1/3 cup of the gluten free flour blend instead of 1/4 cup.
  • If you want to make this a gluten free slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe, cook the stew base in the slow cooker for 4 hours on high. Add the dumplings during the last 30 minutes of cooking time, covered.

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