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Southern Chicken And Dumplings

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This Southern Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender pieces of poached chicken and soft, pillowy dumplings swimming in a rich, aromatic broth. The broth is built from scratch using whole chicken, carrots, parsnips, and onions, infused with fresh dill and parsley for a bright, herbaceous note. The dumplings, made with a simple egg and flour batter, puff up gently in the simmering liquid, absorbing the savory flavors of the stock. Perfect for cold evenings or when you need a warm, hearty meal, this dish brings home-style satisfaction to the table. Its simple to prepare with pantry staples and fresh produce, offering a wholesome, protein-packed dinner that feels like a hug in a bowl.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 898.4
Description
This Southern Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender pieces of poached chicken and soft, pillowy dumplings swimming in a rich, aromatic broth. The broth is built from scratch using whole chicken, carrots, parsnips, and onions, infused with fresh dill and parsley for a bright, herbaceous note. The dumplings, made with a simple egg and flour batter, puff up gently in the simmering liquid, absorbing the savory flavors of the stock. Perfect for cold evenings or when you need a warm, hearty meal, this dish brings home-style satisfaction to the table. Its simple to prepare with pantry staples and fresh produce, offering a wholesome, protein-packed dinner that feels like a hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
  • 3 pound Chicken fryers
  • 3 Parsley Sprigs
  • 3 Dill Weed sprigs
  • 3 Carrots Sliced
  • 2 Yellow Onions -- quartered
  • 2 Parsnips Sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley -- chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
  1. 1
    Tie the parsley and dill sprigs together with kitchen twine to create a bouquet garni.
  2. 2
    Cut the chicken into serving-sized pieces.
  3. 3
    Place the chicken pieces and giblets (discarding the liver) into a very large heavy pot.
  4. 4
    Add the sliced carrots, quartered onions, sliced parsnips, black pepper, chopped parsley, and the tied herb sprigs to the pot.
  5. 5
    Add enough cold water to cover all ingredients by about an inch.
  6. 6
    Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
  7. 7
    Simmer for 45-60 minutes, skimming off any fat or foam that rises to the surface, until the chicken is tender.
  8. 8
    Remove the pot from heat and discard the tied herb sprigs.
  9. 9
    Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken and vegetables from the broth and place them in a bowl.
  10. 10
    Keep the chicken and vegetables warm in an oven that has been preheated and then turned off.
  11. 11
    For the dumplings, place 1 1/2 cups flour into a large bowl.
  12. 12
    In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 beaten egg, 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning or sage, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 cup milk.
  13. 13
    Pour the wet ingredients into the flour and mix until just combined; refrigerate the batter for 10 minutes.
  14. 14
    Bring the chicken broth back to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a slow, steady boil.
  15. 15
    Drop the dumpling batter by rounded teaspoons into the simmering broth.
  16. 16
    Cover the pot tightly and simmer for 15 minutes without removing the lid.
  17. 17
    Remove the cooked dumplings with a slotted spoon and add them to the bowl with the chicken and vegetables.
  18. 18
    Spoon some of the hot broth over the chicken, vegetables, and dumplings.
  19. 19
    Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately with extra broth on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 898.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41.9g65%
Saturated Fat 11.3g57%
Cholesterol 303.0mg101%
Sodium 384.8mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 18.3g7%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g19%
Sugars 6.5g
Protein 95.9g192%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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