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Gluten free chicken and dumplings in a bowl topped with parsley.

Gluten-Free Chicken and Cauliflower Dumplings (Paleo, AIP)

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This gluten-free chicken and cauliflower dumplings soup is the perfect dupe for classic comfort food. It's paleo and AIP-friendly.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken and dumplings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 406
Author Michelle

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cauliflower rice
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celelery chopped
  • 1 lb shredded chicken cooked
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • ¾ tsp salt divided
  • ¼ tsp black pepper omit for AIP
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped and divided
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour sub cassava flour for AIP/paleo
  • ¼ cup + 1 tbsp tapioca starch

Instructions

  • Using a steamer basket over a few inches of water, steam the cauliflower rice over medium heat. Steam for 7-10 minutes or until fully soft. Set aside, and allow it to cool.
  • While the cauliflower steams and cools, use a large stockpot to heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the onion is slightly translucent.
  • Add the carrots and celery and cook for another 4-5 minutes to lightly soften.
  • Pour the broth into the stockpot and add the coconut cream, chicken, and seasonings (reserving some parsley). Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Spoon out some of the broth and whisk in 1 tbsp of tapioca starch. Add the mixture back to the broth to thicken the soup.
  • While the soup cooks, use a nut milk bag (or clean kitchen towel) to strain the steamed cauliflower rice of excess water. The cauliflower should be soft and mashed after straining. Add the cauliflower rice to a bowl and stir in the all-purpose flour (or cassava), 1/4 cup of tapioca starch, and a pinch of salt. Stir until fully combined and a dough forms.
  • Using a meatball scoop, scoop the cauliflower mixture into dumplings that are about 1.5" in diameter and drop each one into the soup. You should have about 6-7 dumplings Allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes to cook the dumplings.
  • Serve the soup warm topped with additional parsley.

Notes

All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.8g | Protein: 31.4g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 4.7g