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Chicken and Dumplings

Cultural Context

Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food in the United States, often associated with Southern cuisine. It combines tender chicken with fluffy dumplings in a savory broth, making it a hearty dish for family gatherings or cold weather. Variations exist across regions, with some adding vegetables or using different types of dumplings.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1/2 stick butter
2 quarts chicken broth
1/4 cup flour
frozen dumplings
celery
onions
carrots
parsley
fresh thyme
roasted chicken

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and lower in calories; chicken thighs are more affordable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients; all-purpose flour is often less expensive.

1

Melt 1/2 stick of butter in a pot over medium heat.

2

Add chopped celery, onions, and carrots to the pot and cook until almost done.

3

Add 2 quarts of chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil.

4

Add 1/4 cup of flour to the pot and mix well.

5

Slowly add chicken broth while stirring to combine.

6

Add frozen dumplings to the boiling broth.

7

Add shredded roasted chicken to the pot and simmer until dumplings are cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

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