Southern Chicken Dumplings

Warm, comforting, and undeniably Southern, this Southern Chicken Dumplings recipe is the ultimate dish for cozy family dinners or chilly evenings. Tender, slow-simmered chicken thighs infuse the rich broth with deep, savory flavor, while a medley of carrots, celery, and onions adds a classic vegetable base. Fluffy homemade dumplings, made with a mix of milk and heavy cream, are gently dropped into the simmering pot, soaking up all the goodness and creating a hearty, satisfying dish. Finished with a touch of butter and fresh parsley, this one-pot recipe is bursting with nostalgia and Southern charm. Perfect for anyone seeking a rustic and delicious way to bring a touch of comfort food to the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 8 cups Water
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 2 Carrots (sliced)
• 2 Celery stalks (sliced)
• 1 Small onion (diced)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 2 tablespoons Whole milk
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 0 Salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken thighs in a large pot along with the water and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for approximately 40 minutes or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Step 2

Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool. Strain the broth and return it to the pot. Discard any bones, skin, and impurities.

Step 3

Add the sliced carrots, celery, and diced onion to the pot. Simmer the vegetables in the broth for 15 minutes or until tender.

Step 4

While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the dumplings. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the milk and heavy cream to form a soft dough (do not overmix).

Step 5

Once the vegetables are tender, shred the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot.

Step 6

Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop pieces of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) directly into the simmering broth. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 15 minutes without removing the lid.

Step 7

Season the broth with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the unsalted butter and chopped parsley for added flavor.

Step 8

Serve the chicken and dumplings hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4251.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2841.1

Total Fat 170.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 671.7mg	0%
Sodium 5540.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g	0%
Total Sugars 16.9g
Protein 144.5g	0%

Vitamin D 13.5IU	0%
Calcium 479.6mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 3481.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.9%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 24.5%