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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
chicken
water
onion
celery
1 cup chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon house seasoning
bay leaves
plain flour
1 teaspoon salt
ice water
1 can cream of celery soup
black pepper
fresh parsley

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

Heat a pot and add enough water to cover the chicken.

2

Add chicken, onion, celery, chicken bouillon cubes, house seasoning, and bay leaves to the pot.

3

Cover the pot with a lid, leaving it cracked.

4

Remove cooked chicken from the pot and set aside.

5

In a bowl, mix plain flour with salt.

6

Gradually add ice water to the flour mixture until a dough forms.

7

Dust the dough with flour and let it sit to dry for a few minutes.

8

Add a can of cream of celery soup to the pot and stir.

9

Season the dumpling mixture with black pepper.

10

Use a butter knife to cut the dough into pieces and drop them into the pot without stirring.

11

After about 10 minutes, lay the chicken back on top of the dumplings.

12

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

potbowlbutter knife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Chicken and DumplingsSouthern Dumplings

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