Southern-Style Chicken and Dumplings is a classic comfort food recipe that’s perfect for a hearty meal. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 quarts chicken broth
- 1 stick butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions:
- Boil Broth and Butter: In a large pot, bring the chicken broth and butter to a boil.
- Make Dumpling Dough: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add milk to form a dough.
- Prepare Dumplings: Roll out the dough on a floured surface until thin. Cut into strips or squares.
- Cook Dumplings: Drop dumplings into the boiling broth, stirring continuously for the first 2 minutes to prevent sticking.
- Add Chicken: Reduce heat, add shredded chicken, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season and Garnish: Season with pepper and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Servings: 6
