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homemade chicken and dumplings

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Jessica Caruso
@jessabessa22
Charleston, SC

This recipe started with my grandma, and I just spiced it up a little bit. It was even published in a magazine :)

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For homemade chicken and dumplings

  • 6 c
    reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3
    bay leaves
  • 5
    fresh thyme sprigs (or a thyme bundle)
  • 4 clove
    garlic, peeled and halved
  • 1 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 c
    chopped carrots
  • 1 c
    chopped celery
  • 2/3 c
    vidalia onion, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 c
    frozen peas
  • 1
    rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1/4 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • FOR THE DUMPLINGS:
  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 pkg
    green onion or chive seasoning packet
  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 2
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 c
    minced chives

How To Make homemade chicken and dumplings

  • 1
    In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Strain the broth and set aside. In a dutch oven, saute carrots, celery and onion in oil and butter until tender, and onion almost translucent.
  • 2
    Add minced garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flower until blended, and begin gradually adding prepared broth-1 cup at a time. Bring to boil, cook about 2 minutes until thickened; stirring after each addition.
  • 3
    Add peas, and return to a boil. Cook 3-5 minutes until peas are tender. Stir in chicken and cream; heat through.
  • 4
    Dumplings: Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne and chive seasoning in large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk and eggs. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened
  • 5
    Drop dumpling mixture by tablespoonfuls onto simmering chicken mixture. Cover and simmer (do not lift cover while simmering) 15-20 minutes longer, or until toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean. Garnish with minced chives.
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