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Southern Chicken and Dumplings

Cultural Context

Southern Chicken and Dumplings is a classic comfort food that reflects the heartiness of Southern cuisine. Traditionally made with leftover chicken and simple ingredients, it offers a warm, satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings. Today, variations exist across the U.S., with some adding herbs or using different types of dumplings, but the essence remains the same: a cozy dish that brings people together.

SouthernUSmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 rotisserie chickens
1.5 to 2 cups self-rising flour
0.5 tablespoon baking powder
generous pinch of salt
garlic powder
onion powder
butter
water
cream
onion
celery
carrots

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Melt some butter in a large pot.

2

Add chopped onion, celery, and carrots to the pot.

3

Season the vegetables with garlic powder, a generous pinch of salt, and onion powder.

4

Cook the vegetables until softened but not fully cooked.

5

Prepare chicken broth using water and chicken broth packets.

6

In a mixing bowl, combine 1.5 to 2 cups of self-rising flour, 0.5 tablespoon of baking powder, and a generous pinch of salt.

7

Mix the dry ingredients together.

8

Add melted butter and some chicken stock to the dry ingredients to form a dough.

9

Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the boiling broth.

10

Add shredded rotisserie chicken to the pot and stir.

11

Let everything simmer until the dumplings are cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Chicken and DumplingsDumplings with Chicken

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