A hearty and comforting dish, this Southern-style chicken and dumplings recipe is perfect for a cozy meal. It features tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a savory broth.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
35min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 10 g baking powder
- 60 g butter
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1200 ml chicken broth
- 240 g flour
- 240 ml milk
- 1 onion
- 5 g pepper
- 5 g salt
- 5 g salt
- 2 g thyme
- 500 ml water
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot, combine chicken broth and water. Add the chicken breasts, carrots, celery, and onion. Bring to a boil.
Step 2
Reduce heat and let simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4
Stir in the milk to form a dough. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into small squares.
Step 5
Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Add salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring the mixture back to a gentle boil.
Step 6
Drop the dumplings into the boiling broth, a few at a time. Reduce heat and simmer until the dumplings are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Step 7
Serve hot and enjoy your Southern-style chicken and dumplings!