Southern Chicken and Dumplings
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 150 min
Total: 180 min
Serves: 6
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This comforting Southern Chicken and Dumplings features tender stewing hen simmered in rich broth, accompanied by fluffy, homemade dumplings that soak up the savory flavors.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 - Stewing Hen
- 4 Tsp Salt
- 1 - Black Pepper - To Taste
- 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3 Tbsp Butter
Directions
Directions
- Place hen in deep kettle; cover with water.
- Add 3 teaspoons salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover tightly.
- Simmer for at least 2 hours or until hen is very tender.
- Hen may be cooked in pressure cooker.
- Remove chicken from broth; cool.
- Remove chicken from bones; chop.
- Mix flour and remaining salt; stir in just enough water to make stiff dough.
- Place on floured board; knead until very stiff.
- Roll out dough, 1/4 at a time, until paper-thin.
- Cut into 2-inch strips.
- Bring chicken broth to a boil.
- Add 1/4 of the strips; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add remaining dough, 1/4 at a time, bringing to a boil after each addition and stirring frequently.
- Cook until dumplings are tender, adding boiling water to keep liquid soupy.
- Add chicken and butter; heat through.
Nutrition
Per serving · 6 servingsCalories
450
Fat
15 g
Saturated fat
8 g
Carbohydrates
55 g
Sugar
1 g
Fiber
2 g
Protein
30 g
Sodium
800 mg
Cholesterol
90 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 - Stewing Hen
- 4 Tsp Salt
- 1 - Black Pepper - To Taste
- 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3 Tbsp Butter
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