Description
Hearty southern-style chicken and dumplings showcase comfort from generations of Southern home cooking. Rich broth and tender chicken nestled with pillowy dough create a satisfying meal that connects you to traditional family recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (680 g) shredded chicken
- 2 quarts (1.89 L) chicken broth
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 stick (113 g) butter
- ½ cup (120 mL) milk
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Broth Preparation: Combine chicken broth and butter in a large pot, heating to a robust boil over high flame, establishing a rich, flavorful base for the classic southern dish.
- Dumpling Mixture: Blend flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients for a consistent dumpling texture.
- Dough Formation: Gently introduce whole milk into the dry mixture, stirring until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough emerges that maintains structural integrity.
- Dough Shaping: Transfer the dough to a flour-dusted surface, rolling out to a thin, uniform layer using a rolling pin, then slice into precise rectangular or square pieces.
- Cooking Process: Delicately lower dumpling pieces into the simmering broth, using a wooden spoon to prevent clustering and ensure even cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Final Simmering: Reduce heat to medium-low, incorporate shredded chicken, and allow the ingredients to meld together, creating a harmonious blend of flavors for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Serving Preparation: Finish the dish with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and a garnish of chopped parsley, presenting a warm, comforting southern-style culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Flour Precision: Use precise measurements for consistent dumpling texture, avoiding excess or insufficient flour.
- Dough Handling: Minimal mixing prevents tough dumplings; stop stirring when ingredients just combine for tender results.
- Temperature Control: Maintain gentle simmer during cooking to prevent dumplings from becoming gummy or falling apart.
- Chicken Selection: Opt for pre-cooked, shredded chicken with high moisture content for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 786 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg