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Chicken and Dumplings

Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food that has been passed down through generations. This savory dish, with its tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and flavorful broth, is perfect for warming up on a chilly day or enjoying with family and friends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 724
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs bone in
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 2 sticks celery diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chicken better than bouillon optional
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 ounce dry sherry
Dumplings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3/4 cup sour cream cold
  • 1/4 cup milk cold
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a 4 ½ quart soup pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper.  Add the chicken to the pot and cook for 3 minutes per side, until nice and browned. Remove from pot and set aside to rest.
  3. Add a little more olive oil if the pot is dry and add the diced onions, celery, and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes and then add the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and poultry seasoning.
  4. Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
  5. Slowly add in the chicken broth, stirring continuously. Don’t forget to scrap up any of that front that may have developed on the bottom of the pot.
  6. Add in the half and half, better than bouillon, diced chicken, frozen peas, dry sherry, Italian seasoning, and poultry seasoning.
  7. Bring to a very gentle simmer while you make the dumplings
Dumplings
  1. In a medium bowl combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, poultry seasoning, and sugar.
  2. Fold in the milk, sour cream and melted butter. Don’t over mix or you will get a dense dumpling.
  3. Using a teaspoon or a cookie scoop, carefully drop the dumplings into the soup in an even layer. Turn once to coat both sides in the broth.
  4. Cover tightly and keep at a gentle simmer for 15 minutes. Don’t lift the lid or the dumplings will not steam.
  5. Remove the lid and insert a toothpick into the middle of the dumplings. If it comes out clean the dumplings are done, if not, just cover again and simmer for a couple of more minutes.
  6. Serve hot and garnished with parsley and enjoy!

Notes

*Please note that the amount of calories and nutritional value per serving is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly.