Homemade Low-Carb Chicken & Dumplings (Made with Almond Flour)

Homemade Low-Carb Chicken & Dumplings (Made with Almond Flour)

A cozy, keto-friendly twist on the classic comfort dish.

Key Info:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Difficulty: Easy
• Dietary: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free

Equipment Needed:

• Large pot (3-quart minimum)
• Medium mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Wooden spoon
• Alternative: Instant Pot can replace stovetop pot

Ingredients:

For the Soup Base:

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (30g)
• 1/3 cup celery, finely chopped (80g)
• 1/2 cup onion, diced (120g)
• 2 tsp minced garlic (10g)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 cup chicken broth (240ml)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240ml)
• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (450g)

For the Almond Flour Dumplings:

• 1 cup almond flour (96g)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. Heat butter in large pot over medium heat until melted.
2. Add celery and onion, cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
3. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in Italian seasoning, chicken broth, and cream.
5. Bring mixture to a gentle boil.
6. Add shredded chicken, reduce heat to low simmer.
7. In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, and seasonings.
8. Beat in egg until mixture forms a thick dough.
9. Drop dumpling dough by spoonfuls into simmering soup.
10. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until dumplings float and are firm.

Crucial Tips:

• Don’t overmix dumpling dough.
• Keep soup at a gentle simmer – not a rolling boil.
• Ensure dumplings are submerged in liquid.
• Test dumpling doneness with a toothpick.

Storage & Scaling:

• Keeps 3 days refrigerated.
• Reheat gently to avoid breaking dumplings.
• Recipe doubles easily – use a larger pot.
• Don’t freeze – affects dumpling texture.

Common Mistakes:

• Boiling too vigorously.
• Making dumplings too large.
• Not covering while cooking.
• Stirring dumplings while cooking.

Variations:

• Add carrots for color.
• Use coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
• Mix in fresh herbs for extra flavor.
• Spice up with red pepper flakes.