Budget Chicken and Dumplings Simple

This comforting dish combines tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a savory broth, making it a perfect budget-friendly meal. Using simple pantry staples, it's easy to prepare and a family favorite that won't break the bank.

Cuisine: American

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
3. Add the milk and melted butter to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
4. Once the broth is simmering, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the broth.
5. Add the shredded chicken, cover the pot, and cook for about 15 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.

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