Keto Chicken Dumplings Recipe
Savor the comforting flavors of keto chicken dumplings! This hearty dish features tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and a creamy broth with fluffy, low-carb dumplings. Perfect for chilly nights, it’s a wholesome, protein-packed meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to every bite.
Equipment
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
- Rubber spatula or fork
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Large soup pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Dumplings
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ¾ cup blanched almond flour
- 3 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
Soup
- 2 lbs herbes de provence
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp sherry vinegar or balsamic
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves, (minced)
- 2 tbsp Avocado oil or olive
- 3 tbsp fresh sage
- 1 tbsp large yellow onion
- 2 tbsp oil (divided)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 3 celery stalks
- 3 carrots
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- Heat a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then coat with 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Season chicken thighs with herbes de Provence and sea salt, brown on both sides briefly, then set aside.
- Add remaining oil and sauté onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and sage for 4–5 minutes.
- Deglaze with sherry, scraping the pan, then return chicken and add broth.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- For dumplings, mix flours, xanthan gum, baking powder, parmesan, and salt in a bowl.
- Stir in egg and butter, then roll into 1-inch balls.
- Shred cooked chicken and stir in heavy cream.
- Add dumpling balls, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until dumplings double in size.
- Serve hot with extra parmesan, salt, and fresh herbs like sage or thyme.
Notes
- Substitute sherry with a low-carb white wine or chicken broth if desired.
- For fluffier dumplings, avoid overmixing the batter.