Gluten-Free Chicken and Dumplings

There are few meals that feel as comforting as a big pot of chicken and dumplings. Tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, rich broth, and soft dumplings make this the kind of dinner that brings everyone to the table.

I wanted to create a gluten-free version that still felt like the chicken and dumplings I grew up loving. This recipe uses simple ingredients and makes a hearty family meal without requiring anything complicated.

The chicken cooks slowly with celery, carrots, onion, and herbs until it is tender enough to fall from the bone. The meat is then returned to the flavorful broth, which is thickened before the gluten-free dumplings are added.

The result is a warm, comforting bowl of chicken and dumplings that feels like home.

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Gluten-Free Chicken and Dumplings

Servings: 4 Servings

Author: Rose Thicket Farms

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 1 medium stalk celery minced
• 1 medium carrot peeled and minced
• 1 medium onion minced
• 6 cups water
• 3 chicken leg quarters
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp dried sage
• 1/2 Tbs salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• pinch dried rosemary
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 Tbs cornstarch
• 4 Tbs cold water

Dumplings

• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
• 4-5 Tbs cold butter cubed
• 1 cup milk
• 1/8 tsp dried thyme
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 Tbs baking powder

Instructions

• Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the celery, carrot, and onion. Cook until the vegetables soften.
• Add the chicken leg quarters, 6 cups of water, thyme, sage, salt, pepper, and rosemary . Stir to combine.
• Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 1½ hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
• Carefully remove the chicken from the pot. Allow it to cool enough to handle, then remove the meat from the bones. Return the chicken to the pot.
• Pour the chicken broth into the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer. Taste and add additional salt and pepper as needed.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering broth while stirring. Continue stirring until the broth begins to thicken.
• In a medium bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, thyme, black pepper, salt, and baking powder.
• Add the cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
• Use a spatula to stir in the milk until the dough comes together.
• Use a spoon or 2-teaspoon cookie scoop to portion the dough into 12 dumplings.
• Bring the broth to a gentle simmer. Carefully add the dumplings to the pot, spacing them evenly across the surface. Cover the pot and cook for 5–8 minutes, until done.
• Serve.

Notes

Be sure to check labels and choose ingredients that are certified or clearly labeled gluten-free.

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Gluten-free chicken and dumplings is the kind of meal I love making when we need something warm and comforting. The tender chicken, savory broth, and homemade dumplings make a satisfying dinner the whole family can enjoy.

Making the dumplings from scratch does take a few extra minutes, but they are simple to prepare and make this meal feel special.

If you are looking for another comforting family dinner, be sure to try my Chicken and Rice Casserole.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out. Leave a comment below and share what you served alongside your chicken and dumplings.