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The Best Cozy Gluten Free Chicken and Dumplings (Stovetop & Slow Cooker Option)

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Make comforting, classic gluten free chicken and dumplings that tastes like homemade. This recipe includes instructions for both stovetop cooking and a slow cooker version for easy weeknight dinners. Enjoy fluffy, homemade gluten free dumplings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups gluten free chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup gluten free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk or regular milk (for creaminess)
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • For the Dumplings:
  • 2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup cold milk or dairy-free milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the pot. Cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the gluten free chicken broth. Stir in the thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup gluten free flour blend and the 1/2 cup milk until smooth. Stir this mixture into the simmering chicken stew. Cook, stirring constantly, until the stew thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in the frozen peas.
  5. Prepare the dumplings: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 cups gluten free flour blend, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Stir in the 3/4 cup cold milk and chopped parsley until just combined to form a soft dough. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop the dumpling dough by rounded tablespoons onto the simmering stew, leaving a little space between them.
  8. Cover the pot tightly and cook the dumplings without lifting the lid for 15 minutes. The dumplings will steam and become fluffy.
  9. Check the dumplings for doneness. Serve immediately for a cozy, savory gluten free comfort food experience.
  10. For Slow Cooker Method: Combine chicken, broth, and seasonings in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Shred chicken. Whisk the 1/4 cup flour blend with milk and stir into the slow cooker along with peas. Drop dumplings on top, cover, and cook on high for 30 minutes until dumplings are done.

Notes

  • For a Cracker Barrel style copycat, use a rich chicken base and consider adding a splash of heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk to the stew before adding the dumplings for extra richness.
  • If you need a dairy-free gluten free dumplings option, ensure you use dairy-free milk in both the stew base and the dumpling dough.
  • If your gluten free flour blend does not contain xanthan gum, add 1 teaspoon to the dumpling mixture for better texture.

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