25-Minute Fluffy Gluten Free Chicken and Dumplings

Fluffy & simple gluten free chicken and dumplings are a hearty and delicious dish made in no time...just 25 minutes! With light, fluffy dumplings and warm chicken soup, it's the perfect comfort food that everyone can enjoy.

 

The gluten-free lifestyle does not mean you have to miss out on classic recipes like chicken and dumplings. In fact, you won't even be able to tell that this gluten free dumpling recipe is missing traditional flour.

This recipe has been a family favorite for years. I love making in a belly-warming comfort meal for the cold winter months. Packed with veggies and protein, it's a healthy dinner option that leaves everyone satisfied. Even the kids love it. A win-win!

Why this recipe is the best

• Hands down the best comfort food: A rich broth with tender chicken and soft, fluffy dumplings makes this recipe a classic.
• Completely gluten free: This recipe keeps all the beloved flavors while being fully gluten-free, so no one has to miss out.
• Easy to make: Simple ingredients come together effortlessly to create a meal that feels like it took all day but comes together much faster.
• Great leftovers: I love a good soup recipe for the flavor, but also for the leftovers. My instant pot broccoli cheddar soup, tater tot casserole, and this slow cooker ham and bean soup make great leftovers as well.

What you'll need

• Chicken stock - I like organic chicken broth as it is more flavorful, but you can use whatever kind you'd like.
• Chicken - Feel free to use leftover chicken breasts if you have them! Just make sure to shred it before adding to the soup.
• Vegetables - Carrots, peas, and celery are the essentials for this recipe but you can also throw in some bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, or your favorite vegetables if desired.
• Spices - Bay leaves, fresh parsley flakes, and the classic salt and black pepper will do just fine for this chicken and dumplings recipe.
• Gluten Free Dumplings - These dumplings are so easy and delicious!

How to make gluten-free chicken and dumplings

Combine: Add all ingredients into a large pot and cook on medium high heat then whisk in cornstarch to thicken

The good stuff: Add the chicken and veggies and cook

The dumplings: Once the soup is boiling, add gluten free dumplings

Enjoy: Remove the bay leaf and serve hot

Pro tip: Once you add the gluten free dumplings, cook covered for roughly 15 minutes until they are done. For airy dumplings, they need to steam not boil.

Do you cook dumplings on low or high heat?

Once the stew is boiling you should cook on medium heat to medium-high heat. It should be on a gentle simmer, but not boiling to the point where the water boils over the dumplings. This will help them cook but stay intact while cooking.

More recipe tips

• Don't over mix dumplings - When making the dumplings, it's essential to mix the ingredients until just combined. If you overwork the dumpling dough, your dumplings will fall apart and disintegrate when cooking.
• Use leftover chicken - If you have leftover chicken, you can use it in this soup. I love making Mississippi chicken in the instant pot and then using the leftovers in this recipe.

Is chicken and dumplings supposed to be thick or soupy?

This is entirely dependent on your preference. You can make your soup thicker or you can leave it as is. This recipe is somewhere in the middle between thick and soupy which is a total crowd-pleaser.

What can I add to my chicken and dumplings to make it thicker?

For a thicker texture, add one tablespoon of flour, a teaspoon of xanthan gum, or another thickening agent to the soup mixture when cooking. In addition, you can cook the gluten-free dumplings for an extra minute or two for a thicker texture. But be careful not to cook for too long.

Storage

Storing - Just like my instant pot chicken pasta, you can store this dumpling soup in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days. You can reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals or on the stovetop.

Freezing - Freeze chicken and dumplings in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Make sure the soup comes to room temperature before freezing. Allow it to thaw in the fridge before reheating on the stove top.

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This is the original photo from the recipe that was published back on March 1, 2010. It has been updated in 2025 with new photos and helpful information.