Southern Dumplings

Warm, comforting, and irresistibly tender, these Southern Dumplings are the epitome of hearty home-cooked goodness. Featuring soft, pillowy dumplings made from scratch with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and butter, this recipe simmers them to perfection in a flavorful chicken broth. Whether you add shredded chicken for extra heartiness or keep it simpler, these dumplings deliver big on cozy Southern charm. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pot wonder is a family-friendly meal that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of color and serve up a bowl of this soul-soothing dish that’s sure to delight. Perfect for cold nights or whenever you crave a taste of Southern comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Whole milk
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2

Cut the unsalted butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Gradually stir in the milk, a little at a time, until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 4

In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. If using shredded chicken, stir it into the broth along with the ground black pepper.

Step 5

Using a spoon, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the dough into the simmering broth. Space them out so they don’t clump together.

Step 6

Reduce heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook for 10-12 minutes, or until they are puffed up, tender, and cooked all the way through. Do not uncover during cooking.

Step 7

Carefully stir the broth and dumplings to ensure even cooking. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2413.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2299.8

Total Fat 73.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 551.5mg	0%
Sodium 7465.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 12.5g
Protein 195.3g	0%

Vitamin D 80.5IU	0%
Calcium 453.5mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 3026.2mg	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: 29.3%

Protein: 34.6%

Carbs: 36.1%