Southern Chicken and Dumplings
Southern Chicken and Dumplings is a classic, comforting dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a flavorful broth with soft, fluffy dumplings. This hearty Southern staple offers rich homemade flavors and a satisfying texture, perfect for cozy family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main Course, Southern
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern, American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 (3 to 4-pound) whole young chicken
3 ribs celery, cut into 3 large pieces each
1 large onion, peeled and quartered
1 tablespoon chicken base (e.g., Better Than Bouillon) or 3 chicken bouillon cubes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup ice water
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
3 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
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Place chicken, celery, onion, chicken base, salt, and pepper in a large pot. Cover with about 8 cups of water; bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook 1 to 1.5 hours until chicken is tender.
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Remove chicken, set aside to cool. Strain broth and return to pot.
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Prepare dumplings by mixing flour and ice water into a soft dough; mix gently without overworking.
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Shred cooled chicken, discarding skin and bones.
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Stir cream of chicken soup into broth. For thicker broth, mix cornstarch with water and stir in. Bring to gentle boil.
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Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into boiling broth. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes without lifting lid, until dumplings are cooked and fluffy.
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Add shredded chicken back to pot and warm through. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Add vegetables like carrots or peas for more nutrition.
Substitute dumplings with biscuit dough for a different texture.
Homemade chicken broth deepens flavor.
Season dumplings with herbs like thyme or parsley.
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