Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Cilantro adds a fresh flavor.

Skin the chicken thighs and leave the bones in for flavor.

Boil the chicken thighs in water for 10-15 minutes until fork tender.

Reserve about 6 cups of the broth after cooking the chicken.

Chop carrots and celery to add to the broth.

In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, 3 tablespoons of sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Create a well in the dry ingredients and add 1 egg.

Whisk the egg lightly in the well.

Add 1 cup of buttermilk and 1 capful of white vinegar to the mixture.

Fold the ingredients together to form a shaggy dough.

Cut in 1 stick of butter into the flour mixture before adding liquid.

Knead the dough about 15-20 times until it comes together.

In a pot, combine 6 cups of chicken broth, 6 cups of cream, chopped carrots, and celery.

Season with salt and heat on medium until warmed through.

Shred the cooked chicken and add it to the pot with the broth and vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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