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Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings Recipe


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  • Author: Julie
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Southern-style Chicken and Dumplings recipe brings comfort to the table with tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for family dinners, this dish combines classic flavors in one satisfying bowl. You’ll love the simplicity of this hearty, soul-warming meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 whole rotisserie chicken (or 34 chicken breasts)

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 medium carrots, sliced

  • 2 celery stalks, sliced

  • 6 cups chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 2/3 cup milk

  • 2 tablespoons butter (for the dumplings)


Instructions

  • In a large pot, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  • Add the chicken broth, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it simmer for 20 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, shred the rotisserie chicken or cook and shred the chicken breasts. Set aside.

  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and butter for the dumplings. Gradually add the milk and stir until a thick dough forms.

  • Add the shredded chicken and heavy cream to the soup mixture. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

  • Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering soup, making sure they’re evenly spaced. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 10-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the dumplings comes out clean.

  • Once the dumplings are cooked through, discard the bay leaf and stir in any additional salt and pepper to taste.

 

  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • You can use homemade chicken broth for added flavor or opt for store-bought.

  • If you prefer more seasoning, feel free to adjust the herbs or add a pinch of cayenne for some heat.

 

  • For a lighter version, substitute half and half for the heavy cream.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southern