Southern Homemade Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Cozy up with a bowl of this hearty chicken and dumpling soup, a classic Southern tradition.

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by Jenny Underwood
15-20 minutes COOK TIME
6 servings SERVINGS

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked chicken, cubed
  • 4 quarts chicken broth
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Dumplings

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup room-temperature buttermilk

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine dry dumpling ingredients. Stir well.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add buttermilk a little at a time, until you have a very thick dough.
  • Turn onto floured surface and knead lightly for a minute or two.
  • Roll dough out thin (1/4 inch) and cut into 1/2-by-2-inch strips.
  • Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Use flour as needed to prevent sticking.
  • Combine chicken, broth, vegetables, and seasoning in a large pot, and bring to a boil.
  • Add dumplings one at a time. As mixture boils, add more until all dumplings are added.
  • Cover and cook until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Serve hot over mashed potatoes.
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