Description
Southern chicken and dumplings comfort classic delivers hearty, creamy goodness straight from Grandma’s kitchen. Warm, tender chicken nestles with pillowy dumplings in a rich, soul-satisfying broth you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 6 cups (1.4 l) low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) melted butter
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium temperature, then thoroughly brown seasoned chicken thighs for approximately 5 minutes, ensuring a golden exterior. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- In the same pot, gently sauté chopped carrots and celery until they become tender and slightly translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot and reintroduce the browned chicken pieces. Allow the mixture to reach a gentle simmer.
- Prepare dumpling batter by combining flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture forms a smooth, consistent texture without lumps.
- Using a spoon, carefully drop dollops of dumpling batter directly into the simmering broth, ensuring even distribution.
- Cover the pot tightly with a lid, maintaining a low simmer. Cook undisturbed for 15 minutes to allow dumplings to steam and develop.
- After cooking time, test dumpling doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the dumplings are fully cooked.
- Ladle the chicken and dumplings into serving bowls, ensuring each portion has ample broth. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken thighs for quicker cooking and easier eating without struggling with bones.
- When browning chicken, ensure a golden-brown crust by avoiding overcrowding the pot and maintaining medium-high heat for maximum flavor development.
- For gluten-free option, swap all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend in dumpling mixture, keeping the same liquid proportions.
- Adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary during sautéing vegetables can elevate the overall taste profile and introduce subtle aromatic complexity to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg