Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings

A classic Southern comfort food dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner.

Ingredients

2	self-rising flour
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.
  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!

Jul 19, 2024