🍗 Southern Chicken and Dumplings Recipe | Classic Comfort Food

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🍗 Southern Chicken and Dumplings Recipe | Classic Comfort Food







🏡 The Heart of Southern Comfort

Nothing says comfort food like a steaming bowl of Chicken and Dumplings — soft, pillowy dumplings simmered in a rich, creamy chicken broth with tender pieces of chicken.

This timeless dish is warm, hearty, and perfect for cozy nights or Sunday suppers with the family.

🍗 Ingredients

For the Chicken Stew:

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed

  • 6 cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup milk or heavy cream

  • ½ cup butter

  • 2 celery stalks, chopped

  • 2 carrots, chopped (optional)

  • 1 small onion, finely diced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp thyme (optional)

For the Dumplings:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tbsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 3 tbsp butter, melted

  • ¾ cup milk

🧑‍🍳 How to Make Chicken and Dumplings

Step 1: Prepare the Broth

In a large pot, melt butter and sauté onion, celery, and garlic until fragrant (about 3–4 minutes).
Add chicken broth, milk (or cream), salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 2: Add the Chicken

Stir in the shredded or cubed cooked chicken. Keep simmering on low heat while you prepare the dumplings.

Step 3: Make the Dumplings

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add melted butter and milk; stir until a soft dough forms (not too sticky).

Step 4: Cook the Dumplings

Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering broth — don’t stir too much.
Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 15–20 minutes, until they’re puffed and cooked through.

Step 5: Thicken (Optional)

For a creamier broth, stir in an extra splash of milk or cream and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.

🌿 Tips for the Best Chicken and Dumplings

  • Don’t overmix the dough — that keeps dumplings soft and tender.

  • Cover while cooking to trap steam and help them puff up.

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick version.

  • Add a pinch of parsley or thyme for extra flavor.

🥣 Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

  • Buttermilk biscuits or cornbread

  • A simple green salad

  • Sweet tea or lemonade for a true Southern meal

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This homemade Chicken and Dumplings recipe is:

  • Creamy, hearty, and soul-warming

  • Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients

  • Perfect for cozy dinners or feeding a crowd

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