Dinner for 6
Chicken and Dumplings (6 servings)
Shredded chicken and vegetables simmer in a creamy broth beneath tender homemade flour dumplings.
Typical price
$8.43for 4 servings
$2.11 per serving$8.43 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.61Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.64Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.51Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 42 oz | $2.91Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $4.36Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.25Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.65 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3 ribs celery
- 3 carrots
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp minced parsley
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Steps
- Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, celery, and carrots for 7 minutes.
- Stir in 6 tablespoons flour, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken stock and thyme, then simmer for 8 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the chicken and peas, and keep the pot at a gentle simmer.
- Mix 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, baking powder, melted butter, eggs, and milk in a bowl until a soft dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until the dumplings are firm and cooked through.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Stir in the parsley and remove the pot from the heat.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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