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Southern Chicken and Dumplings

A comforting dish featuring shredded chicken in a thick broth with fluffy dumplings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Broth
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 onion chopped onion
  • 2 pieces carrots sliced
  • 2 pieces celery stalks sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Dumplings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
For Garnish
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken breasts, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil and then simmer until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken, shred it, and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in milk and melted butter until a dough forms.
Cooking
  1. In the pot, add onion, carrots, celery, thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  3. Return shredded chicken to the pot, stir gently, and cook for an additional few minutes.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

If the broth tastes flat, a splash of lemon juice or a small knob of butter at the end brings it to life. For a richer weeknight switch-up, try a side of hearty chicken and stuffing casserole or keep it light with steamed greens.