Keto Southern Style Chicken & Dumplings (Gluten Free Comfort Food!)

This Delicious recipe is my all time
favorite comfort food!!

Ingredients: 

1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

2 egg yolks

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 cup coconut flour

parchment paper

4 cups natural chicken broth or bone broth

1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum

1/4 teaspoon ground thyme

1/4 teaspoon ground sage

1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves

1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves

1/2 teaspoon pink Himalayan or sea salt

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

2 bay leaves

1 pound cooked chicken breasts or thighs, shredded

1 cup heavy cream

freshly ground black pepper

Method:

Place the cheese into a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 20 second intervals, just until the cheese is melted. (40 to 60 seconds)

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, baking powder, xanthan gum, garlic and onion powder. Add the egg mixture to the melted cheese and stir well, with a fork, until all of the ingredients are well mixed. Add the coconut flour and mix with your hands to form a dough. Place the dough in between two sheets of parchment paper and roll to a 12 inch diameter. Cut the dough into strips that are 1 inch wide and about 2 inches long.

Add the chicken broth to a large pot, or dutch oven, and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle the xanthan gum over the broth and whisk briskly to mix. Add the thyme, sage, marjoram, tarragon, salt, parsley and bay leaves. Bring the seasoned broth to a boil. Add the chicken and return to a boil. Add the dumplings. Stir in the cream and continue to cook for 3 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and ladle, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups of the stew, into serving bowls. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper. Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional info per serving, approximately:

390 calories ~ 23.8 grams fat ~ 5.4 grams net carbs ~ 37 grams protein

Note: The first time that I ever tasted Southern Style Chicken & Dumplings was in 1989. A handful of women from my church delivered dinners to our home, after my youngest son was born. One of the ladies was from the South and brought us Chicken & Dumplings. It was so delicious! For decades, I have tried to recreate that recipe, but could never match the original dish....until now! This Keto version is the ultimate comfort food and my new favorite winter stew.