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Chicken and Southern Flat Dumplings

Cultural Context

Chicken and dumplings is a classic Southern dish in the United States, often enjoyed as comfort food. It combines tender chicken with hearty dumplings in a savory broth, reflecting the region's culinary traditions of using simple, wholesome ingredients to create satisfying meals. This dish is commonly served during family gatherings and is especially popular in colder months, though it can be enjoyed year-round.

SouthernUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery
4 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter
6 flour tortillas, cut into strips
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon nature seasoning
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious.

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken is lower in fat; chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

1

Add a touch of oil and some butter to a large pot and melt it.

2

Add chopped onions and celery to the pot, season with a touch of pepper and salt, and mix.

3

Cook the onions and celery for about 5 minutes.

4

Add minced garlic and bay leaf to the pot and sauté for about 30 seconds.

5

Pour in chicken broth, cream of chicken, and cream of celery, mixing until smooth.

6

Bring the mixture to a boil.

7

Cut flour tortillas into squares using a pizza cutter.

8

Once the broth is boiling, add in the tortilla squares, about two to three handfuls at a time, pressing down slightly and mixing gently.

9

Add the remaining tortilla squares and repeat the gentle mixing and pressing process.

10

Let the tortillas cook in the broth for about 12 minutes, stirring gently every so often.

11

After 12 minutes, add in the shredded rotisserie chicken along with its juices and mix gently.

12

Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to heat the chicken through.

13

Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasonings as needed.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

potcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Chicken and DumplingsSouthern Dumplings

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