Description
Chicken and Dumplings is a classic Southern dish that combines tender chicken with fluffy dumplings in a rich, savory broth, making it a comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 pounds)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chicken, chicken broth, water, onion, carrots, celery, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, discarding the bones and skin.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the melted butter and milk until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering broth.
- Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Add the shredded chicken back into the pot and stir gently to combine.
- Serve hot and enjoy your comforting Chicken and Dumplings!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add herbs like parsley or bay leaves to the broth.
- Feel free to use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken and Dumplings, Southern Style, Comfort Food