Dairy Free Chicken and Dumplings Recipe (2024)

This dairy free chicken and dumplings recipe is the coziest bowl of comfort food! Rich, thick, hearty, herby, and high in protein, it makes a fantastic family favorite.

I love serving this with a great winter beet and pear salad. This easy recipe is made without dairy, and can easily be made gluten free.

This dairy free Chicken and Dumplings recipe is rich and creamy and is the perfect recipe for leftover or extra cooked chicken. It is fairy simple to make and a huge pot is great to meal prep for the week.

I made a big batch of this chicken and dumplings, and the below recipe yields about 6 quarts. It also freezes well, so you can batch cook and divide into meals for later.

This Dairy Free Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Is

• Comforting
• Satisfying
• Herby
• Great for meal prepping, batch cooking, or making ahead
• Loaded with Flavor
• Dairy Free and has an easy Gluten Free Option!

Meal Prep Chicken & Dumplings

You can easily meal prep this dairy free and chicken and dumplings soup recipe by following the below recipe and dividing it into a few equal portions to enjoy throughout the week.

I love having a hearty homemade meal ready in my fridge during the busy weekdays. By meal prepping this recipe, you can cook once and have perfectly portioned meals ready to go.

I rely heavily on meal prepping and created a whole section of the site to recipes you can meal prep, batch cook, or make ahead. Heat + eat, you’re all set!

What’s In This Dairy Free Chicken and Dumplings Recipe?

I get fresh produce from my garden and from Misfits Market– they sell fantastic fruit, vegetables, & pantry staples at a discounted price. We get Misfit boxes every other week and love picking out favorite produce for delivery. Get $10 off your first box here!

• Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online here, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
• Onion
• Carrots
• Celery
• Potatoes
• Cooked Chicken: or any other cooked protein of your choice.
• No Salt Vegetable Stock or Bouillon: I love this no salt vegetable base for my recipes because it has a great flavor and is lower in sodium. I only develop my recipes with low sodium ingredients so the ingredients shine. You can always add salt to a recipe if it needs it, but it’s almost impossible to take it out! By starting with a low sodium broth or bouillon, you can build bright vibrant flavors and add more salt later if needed. This soup base is also gluten free!
• Thyme – I used fresh thyme as we have it growing on our property, but this dried thyme would be a perfect substitute.
• Peas
• Parsley
• Flour – I like to use this multi-purpose gluten free flour to substitute in my recipes to make them gluten free. You can sub this flour in for any recipe that calls for wheat or all purpose flour… and still keep your recipe gluten free.
• Baking Powder: there is a no sodium and gluten free baking powder here on Amazon!
• Almond Milk: I like this shelf-stable almond milk, I always keep a few of these in my pantry or fridge and it’s great for recipes like this! Make sure you use a plain unsweetened milk, or regular milk if you eat dairy.

How Do I Make this Dairy Free Chicken and Dumplings Recipe?

1. In a large soup pot, add the olive oil, onion, and garlic. Sauté on low heat for 5 to 6 minutes until the veggies become translucent. Add the carrots and celery and saute for an additional 3 minutes.
2. Add the potatoes, chicken breast, chicken stock, salt, and thyme and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook on low for 30 minutes until veggies are soft. Add the corn and peas and stir well.
3. Mix all the dumpling ingredients in a bowl, and knead a few times with your hands until the dough is well combined.
4. With a small scoop (I used a small melon baller) scoop 1 teaspoon of dough into the soup at a time. The dumplings should be roughly the same size. Add each dumpling to the soup until all the dough is gone. Then add the fresh parsley. Cover the soup and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Dumplings should be cooked all the way through.
5. Serve with a fresh side salad, a slice of thick crusty bread, and enjoy!

Make Chicken and Dumplings without Dairy for a Tasty Version

This dairy free chicken and dumplings recipe is a fantastic take on the classic without all the dairy. I’m all about making recipes plant-based and dairy free when I can. Dairy-free cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. You can achieve total richness and creaminess with some simple swaps.

By building meals around vegan pantry staples and swapping in a few plant-based ingredients you can make better meals for you and your family. I made a list of my 125 favorite vegan pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my plant based recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and simple recipes are fantastic meatless and dairy free meals for your table.

More Dairy Free Meal Prep Recipes You’ll Love!

Spaghetti Squash Soup Recipe (Vegan/Vegetarian, Gluten Free)

Cowboy Beans Recipe (Vegetarian/Vegan, High Protein)

Satay Tofu Recipe (Vegan/Vegetarian)

Fasolatha, Greek White Bean Soup Recipe

Old Fashioned Beef Stew (Family Recipe)

Dietary Modifications

• This recipe is dairy free and does not contain and butter, milk , or cream.
• To make gluten free, use a certified gluten free flour in the dumplings.
• To make vegetarian, omit the chicken or substitute tofu or mushrooms.

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