Chicken and Cloud Bread Dumplings

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Chicken and Cloud Bread Dumplings, plated and ready to serve

Chicken and dumplings is the ultimate soul food comfort bowl, and the dumplings are usually the hardest part to adapt. This version uses a light, eggy cloud bread batter dropped straight into the simmering broth, puffing up into soft, tender dumplings that soak up the peppery gravy.

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Ingredients for Chicken and Cloud Bread Dumplings

Chicken and Cloud Bread Dumplings

Shredded chicken simmered in a rich, peppery broth with soft, pillowy cloud bread dumplings.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs cubed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 2 carrots thinly sliced (optional, small amount)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 4 large eggs separated
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery, cooking 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes, until lightly browned on the outside.
  • Pour in broth and poultry seasoning. Simmer 20 minutes, until chicken is tender.
  • Whisk xanthan gum into the broth to thicken slightly.
  • For the dumplings, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with softened cream cheese until smooth, then gently fold into the whites.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the surface of the simmering broth. Cover and simmer 8–10 minutes, until dumplings are set and puffed.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 420kcal | Protein: 36g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits

  • Cloud bread dumplings provide protein and healthy fats without the starch of a traditional flour dumpling.
  • Chicken thighs contribute flavorful, moist protein to the dish.
  • A one-pot meal that’s naturally filling without excess carbohydrates.

Pairs Well With

  • Slow-Simmered Southern Green Beans
  • Cauliflower "Potato" Salad, Mustard Style
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