Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings
A classic Southern comfort food dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
| 2 | self-rising flour |
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| 1 1⁄2 | cups ice water |
| 3 | cans low sodium chicken broth |
| 2 | chicken breast halves chicken breast halves |
| 2 | cups long-grain white rice |
| 2 | tablespoons ground pepper |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by boiling 2-3 split chicken breasts in low-sodium chicken broth and water. |
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| 2. | While the chicken is cooking, prepare a large area of wax paper for later use. |
| 3. | In a mixing bowl, sift 3 cups of self-rising flour. |
| 4. | Slowly add 1 - 1/2 cups of ice water to the flour to form a dough ball. Use any excess flour to coat the prepared wax paper. |
| 5. | Roll out the dough to your desired thickness using a rolling pin. Thin dumplings are preferred, but you can adjust to your liking. |
| 6. | Cut the rolled out dough into small or medium squares using a knife or pizza cutter. |
| 7. | Once the chicken is cooked, remove the meat from the bone and shred it. |
| 8. | Bring the broth to a boil and carefully add the dumplings and shredded chicken. Make sure not to add all the dumplings at once to prevent sticking. |
| 9. | Season the dumplings with salt and pepper to taste. Omit salt if the chicken broth is already salty, but a generous amount of pepper enhances the flavor. |
| 10. | While the dumplings are cooking, prepare long-grain white rice using low-sodium chicken broth for added flavor. |
| 11. | Serve the chicken and dumplings hot with a side of white rice for a comforting meal. |
| 12. | Enjoy the taste of the South with this delicious and heartwarming dish! |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 528.6 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Fat | 4.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 99.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița