Carnivore Chicken and Dumplings

A comforting carnivore chicken and dumplings recipe with both dairy and dairy-free dumpling options.
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Prep
20 minutes
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Cook
40 minutes
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Servings
6
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Carbs
7.2g
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Protein
68g
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Fat
37.7g

This comforting carnivore chicken and dumplings recipe delivers all the warmth of the classic without flour or vegetables. Tender shredded chicken simmers in a rich bone broth, while fluffy, protein-packed dumplings are made with either dairy-based ingredients or a completely dairy-free combination. The result is a hearty, satisfying meal that’s perfect for ketogenic and carnivore lifestyles.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
  • 6 cups chicken bone broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter (dairy version) or chicken fat/tallow (dairy-free)
  • 1½ teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (optional for strict carnivore)
  • 1 tablespoon unflavored beef gelatin or collagen peptides (optional)
  • Dairy Dumplings:
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup unflavored egg white protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Dairy-Free Dumplings:
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup cooked finely chopped chicken
  • ½ cup unflavored egg white protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons chicken fat or melted beef tallow
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter or chicken fat in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken and pour in the bone broth.
  3. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 20–25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
  4. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  5. Stir in the gelatin or collagen if using and season with salt and pepper.
  6. For the dairy dumplings, beat the eggs and cream cheese until smooth, then stir in the remaining ingredients and let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. For the dairy-free dumplings, combine all ingredients until a thick dough forms and let rest for 5 minutes.
  8. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer.
  9. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dumpling dough into the broth.
  10. Cover and cook undisturbed for 12–15 minutes.
  11. Serve hot with optional crispy chicken skin or browned butter.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (1 of 6)
Calories 663
Total Fat 37.7g
Total Carbohydrate 7.2g
  Total Sugars 1g
Protein 68g
Sodium 1066.7mg
Calcium 100mg
Iron 1mg
Estimates computed by AI using density-aware ingredient values consistent with USDA / MyFitnessPal references. Values are approximate.

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