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Southern Chicken and Dumplings: A Comforting Recipe Delight

Southern Chicken and Dumplings is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a creamy broth, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup milk

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic, thyme, rosemary, pepper, and salt, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to a simmer and add the shredded chicken and frozen peas.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  8. Add the melted butter and milk, stirring until just combined. The dough will be thick.
  9. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering chicken mixture.
  10. Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
  11. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the broth before simmering.
  • You can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • For a twist, try adding chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill to the dumpling dough.

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