Southern-Style Chicken and Dumplings - Classic Dinner Recipe
Enjoy a comforting bowl of homemade Southern-style chicken and dumplings. This classic dinner recipe is perfect for cozy family meals.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs), cut into pieces
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken and broth to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 45 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, shred the meat, and discard the bones. Set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions, carrots, celery, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Meanwhile, prepare the dumplings by mixing flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Slowly add milk and melted butter, stirring until a dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot, stir, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!