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Chicken and Dumplings

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A comforting classic Southern dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a flavorful broth with fluffy, soft dumplings that melt in your mouth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs), cut into pieces
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine chicken pieces and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  2. Remove chicken from broth and let cool. Strain broth to remove any solids, then return to pot.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt for the dumplings.
  4. Add milk and melted butter to the flour mixture, stirring until just combined to form a soft dough.
  5. Shred the cooled chicken, discarding skin and bones, then add shredded chicken back to the broth.
  6. Add sliced carrots, celery, and chopped onion to the broth and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until dumplings are puffed and cooked through (don’t lift lid during cooking).
  8. Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add fresh thyme or a bay leaf to the broth while simmering the chicken. Serve with a side of steamed greens or a crisp salad.

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