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Keto Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

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Forget basic chicken soup, and fill your chilly days with comfort with our simple keto take on the classic Chicken and Dumplings recipe. Heartier than all your fall soups, this dish marries densely flavored chicken broth, tender chicken pieces, and low-carb dumplings made of keto-friendly almond flour. It's a perfect comforting one-pot meal for chilly nights or family dinners. 

Keto chicken and dumplings served in a white bowl with a spoon.
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Preparation And Cooking Overview

Making our keto chicken and dumplings requires three basic steps: preparing a healthy chicken broth, making keto dumplings, and cooking them in the broth with chicken and veggies. All in all, this recipe takes 15 minutes for preparation and 40 minutes for cooking. 

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Chef's note

This classic comfort dish is great for whenever you are feeling under the weather. If you prefer it creamier add a splash of heavy cream or cream cheese to give the dish a richer flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 Minutes
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Recipe Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients For This Keto Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

Here is the shopping list including all the ingredients you will need to make low-carb chicken and dumplings at home: 

For chicken and broth

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup zucchini, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional for added creaminess)

For keto dumplings

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon psyllium husk powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Almond flour: Instead of almond flour, use ⅓ cup of coconut flour along with an extra egg for moisture. 
  • Butter: If you are looking for a dairy-free alternative, use two tablespoons of olive oil. 
  • Heavy cream: Replace heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free yet creamy broth. 

Additional Ingredients

  • Shiitake mushrooms: Slice a cup of shitake mushrooms and add them to the broth along with the celery and zucchini for earthy flavor and extra texture.
  • Shredded cheddar cheese: Mix half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the dumpling batter for cheesy, flavorful dumplings.

Cooking Tools Required

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Dutch oven
  • Whisk or fork
  • Ladle

Tools Substitute Options

  • Dutch oven: If you don't have a large Dutch oven, use a large pot or a saucepan to make the dish.

How To Make Keto Chicken And Dumplings: Step-By-Step Guide

Cooking methods

  • Boiling
  • Simmering

Preparation steps

  1. Gather and measure all the ingredients. 
  2. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Dice the onion, celery, and zucchini into small, even pieces.
  4. Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Cooking instructions

 Prepare the broth

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
  3. Stir in onions, celery, and zucchini. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the broth and add dried thyme, parsley, and rosemary. Bring it to a simmer.
  6. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Optional: For a thicker broth, whisk in xanthan gum until dissolved. Add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream for extra richness.

Make the keto dumplings

  1. While the broth is simmering, combine the almond flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, and salt in a big mixing bowl.
  2. Stir in the egg, melted butter, and water until a dough forms. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the psyllium husk to absorb moisture and thicken the dough.
  3. Using a spoon or your hands, divide the dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on a plate. 

Cook the Dumplings

  1. Gently drop the dumplings into the simmering broth, making sure they are spaced out so they don’t stick together.
  2. Cover the pot and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the dumplings are firm and cooked through. They will puff up slightly as they cook.

Chef's pro tip

If you want to add more flavors to your dumplings, add a pinch of garlic powder or dried herbs like parsley or rosemary to the dough mixture. Alternatively, you can even add chives for freshness. 

What To Serve With Keto Chicken And Dumplings

This Keto Chicken and Dumplings is perfect on its own, but you can serve it with a side dish for a well-rounded meal. 

  • Cauliflower Mash: Pair the chicken and dumplings with a creamy cauliflower mash for a filling dinner. 
  • Keto Bread: Serve the dish with a few slices of almond-flour bread. It's perfect for soaking up the broth without adding carbs. 

How To Make It Healthier

  • Use a low-sodium chicken broth if you're watching your sodium intake. Or else, you can make a homemade broth using simple ingredients like chicken and veggies. 
  • Add spinach or kale in the soup during the last few minutes of cooking for extra fiber and vitamins.

Time-Saving Tips

  • Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken to cut down on cooking time. Simply shred the chicken and add it during the simmering step.

What Can I Prepare Ahead Of Time?

  • The dumpling dough can be prepared a few hours ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Shape the dumplings just before adding them to the broth.
  • You can also make the broth base ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze it for up to a month.

Storage And Reheating Instructions 

Storage instructions

  • Refrigerator: Store leftover chicken and dumplings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Best reheating practices

  • Stovetop: Reheat the stored chicken and dumplings in a pot over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through.
  • Microwave: Heat in a microwave-safe bowl in 1-minute intervals, stirring in between, until fully warmed.

Recipe Wrap-Up and Conclusion

This Keto Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a comforting, low-carb twist on the classic dish. With tender chicken, rich broth, and fluffy almond flour dumplings, it’s the perfect meal for cozy nights or family dinners. It's filling, flavorful, and completely keto-friendly, making it a go-to for anyone craving comfort food without the carbs. Make this dish today and enjoy a wholesome, satisfying meal!

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can eat zucchini on a keto diet. It's low in carbs, with about 3 grams of net carbs per cup, making it a great keto-friendly vegetable.

Yes, you can, but coconut flour absorbs more liquid, so you'll need to reduce the amount to ⅓ cup and add an extra egg to maintain moisture.

Psyllium husk helps bind the dough and gives it a more bread-like texture, so without it, the dumplings may be slightly more crumbly or dense. We recommend you use it for this recipe. 

Absolutely! Simply use olive oil instead of butter, and omit the heavy cream or coconut cream for a dairy-free version.

Yes! You can cook the chicken, broth, and vegetables in the slow cooker on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Add the dumplings in the last 30 minutes and cook until they are firm and cooked through.

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Keto chicken and dumplings served in a white bowl with a spoon.

Keto Chicken and Dumplings

Enjoy this comforting Keto Chicken and Dumplings recipe, featuring tender chicken, rich broth, and low-carb dumplings that are perfect for a chilly night!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 312kcal

Ingredients

For chicken and broth

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup zucchini diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum optional, for thickening
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream optional for added creaminess

For keto dumplings

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon psyllium husk powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
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Instructions

Preparation steps

  • Gather and measure all the ingredients.
  • Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  • Dice the onion, celery, and zucchini into small, even pieces.
  • Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Cooking instructions

    Prepare the broth

    • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
    • Add diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
    • Stir in onions, celery, and zucchini. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
    • Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
    • Pour in the broth and add dried thyme, parsley, and rosemary. Bring it to a simmer.
    • Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
    • Optional: For a thicker broth, whisk in xanthan gum until dissolved. Add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream for extra richness.

    Make the keto dumplings

    • While the broth is simmering, combine the almond flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, and salt in a big mixing bowl.
    • Stir in the egg, melted butter, and water until a dough forms. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the psyllium husk to absorb moisture and thicken the dough.
    • Using a spoon or your hands, divide the dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on a plate.

    Cook the Dumplings

    • Gently drop the dumplings into the simmering broth, making sure they are spaced out so they don’t stick together.
    • Cover the pot and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the dumplings are firm and cooked through. They will puff up slightly as they cook.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Chicken and Dumplings
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 312 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Trans Fat 0.2g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 117mg39%
    Sodium 299mg13%
    Potassium 534mg15%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 23g46%
    Vitamin A 394IU8%
    Vitamin C 6mg7%
    Calcium 108mg11%
    Iron 2mg11%
    *

    Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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