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Chicken and Pumpkin Dumplings

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with our Chicken and Pumpkin Dumplings. This delightful dish combines tender chicken simmered in a rich broth, complemented by fluffy pumpkin dumplings that add a seasonal twist. Perfect for family gatherings or a quiet dinner at home, this recipe is an ideal way to embrace autumn’s warmth. The comforting combination of spices and pumpkin creates a hearty meal that will impress your loved ones and fill your home with inviting aromas. Easy to make and versatile, you can customize it with seasonal vegetables to suit your taste. Get ready to savor the essence of fall with every delicious bite!

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons Countryside Creamery Pure Irish Butter
  • 2 large carrots, peeled as desired & diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons Baker’s Corner All-Purpose Flour
  • 32 ounces Simply Nature Organic Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Baker’s Corner 100% Pure Pumpkin
  • heaping 1/2 teaspoon Stonemill Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Stonemill Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 head garlic, halved crosswise & excess paper removed
  • 1 1/2 pounds Simply Nature Organic Chicken Breasts
  • one 10-ounce bag frozen Simply Nature Organic Butternut Squash or Sweet Potatoes
  • 1/2 cup Simply Nature Organic Whole Milk
  • 1/4 cup cold Countryside Creamery Pure Irish Butter, grated
  • 1 cup Baker’s Corner All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Stonemill Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 large egg, lightly whisked
  • 1/3 cup Baker’s Corner 100% Pure Pumpkin
  • 1/4 cup Simply Nature Organic Whole Milk
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • kosher salt & ground black pepper, to season

Instructions

  1. Add the butter to a Dutch oven over medium heat. Once melted, add the carrots, celery, and onion. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Dust flour over the softened veggies while stirring. Cook for another minute until browned.
  3. Slowly pour in chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pot to incorporate flavor. Add garlic, pumpkin purée, cumin, and pumpkin pie spice. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
  4. Add chicken breasts into the pot. Season again with salt and pepper as desired. Cover and simmer for about 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and pumpkin spice along with salt and pepper as desired. Whisk together.
  6. Add grated butter into the dry mixture using your hands to mix quickly until coated.
  7. In another bowl, whisk together egg, pumpkin purée, and whole milk until combined.
  8. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently folding until just combined; do not overmix.
  9. Remove cooked chicken from pot and shred using two forks or place in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment for easy shredding.
  10. Return shredded chicken back to pot along with butternut squash or sweet potatoes and whole milk; stir well.
  11. Bring soup back to gentle simmer.
  12. Using two small spoons or a tablespoon measure/small cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized dumpling dough into simmering soup one by one.
  13. Cover pot again and simmer for an additional 8–10 minutes until dumplings are puffy and cooked through.
  14. Finish by squeezing fresh lemon juice into soup before tasting it again for seasoning adjustments if needed. Ladle into bowls immediately and enjoy your hearty Chicken and Pumpkin Dumplings!
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or use seasonal vegetables like kale or spinach for added nutrition. Avoid overmixing the dumpling batter for fluffy results.