Southern Chicken and Dumplings

Born in the American South as thrifty comfort food, chicken and dumplings pairs shredded chicken in savory broth with tender flour dumplings. The dough is rolled into flat strips or dropped by spoonfuls to cook fluffy in the simmering pot.

Serves 6 · 30 min prep · 90 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 2g fiber

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Ingredients

• 3-4 lb whole chicken or bone-in partsMeat
• 1 each onion, carrot, celeryProduce
• 1 bay leafSpices
• 2 cups flourPantry
• 1/3 cup shortening or butterDairy
• 2/3 cup buttermilk or ice waterDairy
• to taste salt and pepperSpices
• 1/2 tsp thymeSpices

Instructions

1. 1Simmer chicken with aromatics to make broth; shred meat.
2. 2Make dumpling dough; roll flat strips or drop dumplings.
3. 3Return broth to a simmer; add dumplings; cook until fluffy.
4. 4Add chicken back; season. Comfort in a pot.