Lazy One Pot Chicken Dumplings (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
If you love takeout-style dumplings but don’t love the extra oil, complicated folding, or high calories, this recipe is for you.
There’s no stuffing and sealing dozens of dumplings, just shape, top, steam, and serve.
Best of all, this is a high protein meal that keeps you full and satisfied. Thanks to lean ground chicken and balanced ingredients, it’s a lighter comfort food option that fits perfectly into Weight Watchers and reducing calories.
The Ingredients
Lean Ground Chicken: Using lean ground chicken keeps saturated fat low while providing high-quality protein that supports muscle and helps keep you full.
Green Onions: Green onions add flavor with almost no calories. They also provide antioxidants and small amounts of vitamin K and vitamin C.
Garlic: Garlic is known for its immune-supporting properties and heart-healthy benefits. It adds big flavor without adding fat or calories.
Ginger: Fresh ginger supports digestion and adds a bright flavor that makes the filling taste restaurant-quality.
Wonton Wrappers: Wonton wrappers provide portion control. Using just one per serving keeps carbohydrates reasonable while still giving you that dumpling texture.
Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce: This adds bold umami flavor while keeping sodium lower than traditional soy sauce.
Rice Vinegar: Rice vinegar adds brightness and tang, helping balance the savory flavors without added sugar.
Sesame Oil: A small amount goes a long way. Just one teaspoon delivers rich, nutty flavor so you don’t need heavy sauces.
Click here to track the points on your Weight Watchers app. The full nutrition information can be found at the bottom of the recipe card.
How to Make Lazy One Pot Chicken Dumplings
In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, green onions, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Shape the mixture into 12 evenly sized meatballs. Place them in the skillet, spacing them slightly apart.
Lay one wonton wrapper over each meatball. Lightly press so it rests on top of the chicken.
Pour ½ cup water into the bottom of the pan (around the meatballs, not over the tops).
Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook over medium heat for 7 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F. and the wrappers are soft and tender.
While the dumplings cook, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
Drizzle sauce over the dumplings or serve on the side for dipping. Garnish with extra green onions if desired.
Why This Works for Weight Watchers and Eating Healthy
- It’s a high protein, low fat meal. Lean ground chicken helps you stay full longer while keeping points low.
- Steaming instead of pan-frying eliminates excess oil and unnecessary calories.
- Making 12 dumplings creates built-in serving sizes so you can track easily.
- The soy-vinegar-sesame sauce adds bold taste with minimal ingredients, helping you avoid sugary or creamy takeout sauces.
Lazy One Pot Chicken Dumplings (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
Ingredients
For the dumplings:
- 1 lb. lean ground chicken
- 3 green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Splash of reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 12 wonton wrappers
For the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, green onions, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Shape the mixture into 12 evenly sized meatballs. Place them in the skillet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Lay one wonton wrapper over each meatball. Lightly press so it rests on top of the chicken.
- Pour 1/2 cup water into the bottom of the pan (around the meatballs, not over the tops).
- Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook over medium heat for 7 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. and the wrappers are soft and tender.
- While the dumplings cook, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Drizzle sauce over the dumplings or serve on the side for dipping. Garnish with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
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