Print

Southern Homemade Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.7 from 77 reviews

This Southern Homemade Chicken and Dumplings recipe features a rich and comforting chicken stew simmered with tender vegetables and topped with fluffy, homemade dumplings. Perfect for a cozy meal, this classic dish combines a savory chicken stock base with shredded rotisserie chicken and vibrant herbs for a flavorful twist.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Stew

  • 1/2 cup Butter (divided; use salted butter if you like)
  • 1 large Onion (finely diced)
  • 3 celery Stalks (finely diced)
  • 5 medium Carrots (peeled and finely chopped)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 4 cups Chicken stock (use a flavorful one or add a chicken bouillon cube for extra taste)
  • 1 Rotisserie chicken (shredded)

Dumplings

  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 3/4 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Butter (melted)

Garnish

  • 1/3 cup chopped Parsley

Instructions

  1. Make the Chicken Stew: Melt 1/4 cup of the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots to the pot. Season with salt and pepper, then cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the cooked vegetables from the pot and set aside.
  2. Create the Roux: Melt the remaining 1/4 cup of butter in the same pot over medium-low heat. Sprinkle in the 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and whisk continuously until the mixture turns golden brown, which should take about 8-12 minutes. This roux will thicken the stew.
  3. Add Chicken Stock: Gradually whisk in the 4 cups of chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot to incorporate those flavors. Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil, whisking until the stew base is smooth and slightly thickened.
  4. Add Chicken and Vegetables: Return the shredded rotisserie chicken and cooked vegetables to the pot. Stir to combine and let the sauce thicken slightly. Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
  5. Prepare the Dumpling Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; the dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
  6. Drop Dumplings onto Stew: Using a spoon, drop dollops of the dumpling dough onto the surface of the simmering stew. Space the dumplings so they do not touch, as they will expand while cooking and float on top of the stew.
  7. Cook the Dumplings: Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the dumplings cook undisturbed for about 20 minutes. To check doneness, cut a dumpling in half; it should be cooked through and not doughy inside. If needed, cover and cook a few minutes longer.
  8. Serve: Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately while warm and comforting.

Notes

  • Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds roasted flavor.
  • Do not lift the lid while dumplings are cooking to ensure they steam properly and cook evenly.
  • For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock if available.
  • You can substitute buttermilk with milk plus a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar if needed.
  • Dumplings should be fluffy and cooked through; adjust cooking time as necessary depending on size.

Keywords: chicken and dumplings, southern chicken recipe, homemade dumplings, comfort food, chicken stew, easy chicken dinner

Find it online: https://foodbylina.com/southern-homemade-chicken-and-dumplings-recipe/