Easy Southern Chicken and Dumplings: A Comforting Classic Made Simple
This easy Southern chicken and dumplings recipe is a comforting classic, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 whole chicken
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- In a large pot, cover the chicken with chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter to form a dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering broth.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy.
- Add the shredded chicken back into the pot and mix gently.
Notes
- For added flavor, season the broth with herbs like thyme or bay leaves.
- Leftover chicken can be used for a quicker preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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