Description
A rich, aromatic chicken and dumpling dish with a parmesan cream base, ready in 30 minutes. Features tender poached chicken, golden dumplings, and a silky, ubually savory sauce. Combines creamy texture with bold garlicky flavor.
Ingredients
2 (5-ounce each) frozen chicken breasts
3 large garlic cloves, grated
1 cup (8 oz) grated parmesan, 2 tbsp reserve for garnish
1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (non-alcoholic halal option)
1 (16-oz) bag store-bought dumpling mix
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (vegetable broth optional)
1–2 tbsp olive oil (or unsalted butter for a richer finish)
Instructions
Salt chicken breasts and refrigerate for 10 minutes
Grate garlic using a microplane for maximum yield
In a 4-quart pot, sauté garlic for 30 seconds in olive oil
Add chicken breasts and chicken broth – stir to coat completely
Poach on low for 8 minutes until chicken is no longer translucent
Shred cooked chicken with fork into bite-sized pieces
Stir parmesan into broth 2 tablespoons at a time
Simmer dumplings as instructed on package
Stir in cream and reduce for 2-3 minutes
Adjust seasoning with freshly cracked pepper
Transfer to serving bowl and top with reserved parmesan
Notes
For best aroma, microplane garlic directly into hot broth if time allows
Add boiling water to broth if dumplings start absorbing too much liquid
Pierce dumplings with a fork before cooking to ensure even doneness
Finish with unsalted butter instead of oil for richer flavor
Use gluten-free dumpling mix if required
can substitute vegetable broth for halal dietary compliance
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Trending
- Method: Stovetop Simmer
- Cuisine: Contemporary Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 1/2 cups chicken broth with 4 dumplings and 3 oz chicken)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 3000mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
