NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.5 cup carrots

0.5 cup celery

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 tsp olive oil

1 cup low sodium chicken broth

0.25 cup whole wheat flour

2 tbsp nonfat plain greek yogurt

0.25 tsp baking powder

1 tsp fresh thyme

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and finely chop the carrots, celery, and onion.

• 2

  Heat the olive oil in a small pot over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until the onion is translucent.

• 3

  Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, then season with half of the sea salt and black pepper.

• 4

  Pour in the chicken broth and add the fresh thyme, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.

• 5

  While the broth simmers, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and the remaining salt and pepper in a small bowl.

• 6

  Stir the Greek yogurt into the flour mixture until a soft dough forms; if it is too dry, add a teaspoon of water.

• 7

  Drop small spoonfuls of the dough onto the surface of the simmering broth, then cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.

• 8

  Steam the dumplings for 8 to 10 minutes without lifting the lid, until they are puffed and cooked through.

• 9

  Ladle the chicken, vegetables, and dumplings into a bowl and serve immediately.