Easterns Comfortable Chicken and Dumplings

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A hearty dish with tender chicken in a creamy broth and flaky dumplings for a cozy meal. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, onion, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 60 min Serves 6 American cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery in butter over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Step 2: Add chicken thighs, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes until chicken is tender.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix flour with 1/4 cup broth to make a slurry. Stir into the pot and cook for 2 minutes until thickened.
  4. Step 4: Prepare dumpling dough according to package instructions. Drop spoonfuls into the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes until dumplings are cooked through. Serve hot.

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