Description
Keto Chicken and Dumplings is a comforting dish that satisfies your cravings without the carbs. This creamy recipe features tender chicken in a rich broth, complemented by fluffy almond flour dumplings. Perfect for cozy dinners, it’s an easy way to enjoy a classic comfort food while sticking to your keto lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the carrots and celery and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, carrots, and celery; stir until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, baking powder, salt, thyme, and parsley. Gradually add water until you reach a sticky consistency.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter into the simmering broth. Cook undisturbed for 15-20 minutes until dumplings are puffed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different vegetables or spices like paprika. To ensure fluffy dumplings, avoid overmixing the dough.