Description
Hearty Southern-style chicken and dumplings bring comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen. Creamy broth, tender chicken, and pillowy dumplings create a soul-warming meal that wraps you in nostalgic Southern hospitality.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 cups (680 grams) cooked, shredded chicken
Liquid Base:
- 2 quarts (1.89 liters) chicken broth
Dumpling Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter
Seasonings and Herbs:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Fill a spacious pot with chicken broth and butter, bringing the liquid to a vigorous boil over high heat, creating a savory foundation for the southern comfort dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (240 grams), baking powder, and salt, creating a uniform dry mixture for the dumplings.
- Slowly incorporate whole milk (120 milliliters or ) into the dry ingredients, gently mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms that holds together without crumbling.
- Dust a clean work surface with additional flour, then carefully roll out the dumpling dough to approximately 1/8 inch (3 millimeters) thickness using a rolling pin.
- Using a sharp knife or pastry cutter, slice the rolled dough into uniform rectangular strips or square shapes, approximately 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) wide.
- Carefully lower the prepared dumpling pieces into the bubbling broth, using a wooden spoon to gently separate and prevent clumping during the initial 2 minutes of cooking.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, then fold in tender, pre-shredded chicken meat, allowing the ingredients to simmer and meld together for approximately 20 minutes.
- Enhance the dish’s flavor by sprinkling freshly ground black pepper and garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley just before serving the warm, comforting southern-style chicken and dumplings.
Notes
- Authentic Southern comfort food that warms your soul with every spoonful.
- Perfectly tender chicken blends seamlessly with soft, pillowy dumplings in a rich, creamy broth.
- Quickly prevent dumpling sticking by gently stirring the first two minutes of cooking to ensure even texture.
- Use freshly shredded chicken for the most authentic and flavorful homemade experience.
- Rolling dough thin ensures delicate, melt-in-your-mouth dumplings that capture traditional Southern cooking techniques.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, fresh finish that elevates the entire dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg