Southern soul food at its best. Slow-simmered chicken in a herb-rich broth with fluffy drop dumplings that cook right in the pot. This is the dish that feels like being taken care of.

Chicken And Dumplings

Stephanie Sharpe

@steph

about 2 months ago

Southern soul food at its best. Slow-simmered chicken in a herb-rich broth with fluffy drop dumplings that cook right in the pot. This is the dish that feels like being taken care of.

Recipe

Ingredients

·1 whole chicken or 3 lbs bone-in thighs

·4 carrots, 4 celery stalks, 1 onion

·2 cups flour for dumplings

·1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt

·1 cup milk, 4 tbsp melted butter

·Fresh thyme and parsley

·Salt and pepper

Instructions

1.Simmer chicken with vegetables and herbs until tender, 1-1.5 hours.

2.Remove chicken, shred meat, strain and reserve broth.

3.Return broth to pot, bring to a simmer with vegetables.

4.Mix dumpling dough: flour, baking powder, salt, milk, butter.

5.Drop spoonfuls into simmering broth. Cover and cook 15 minutes without lifting the lid.

6.Add shredded chicken back. Season and serve.

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