Description
Keto Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken in a rich broth topped with fluffy, low-carb dumplings. This simple recipe is perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings, delivering warmth and satisfaction without the carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups chicken broth (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup keto-friendly vegetables (diced carrots and celery)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop the vegetables into small pieces and dice the chicken into bite-sized chunks.
- In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add chopped vegetables. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, baking powder, garlic powder, eggs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering broth. Cover with a lid and steam until fluffy (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream once dumplings are cooked through and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 150mg