Nannas Chicken & Dumplings

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Chicken and dumplings is one of those deeply comforting dishes that feels like a warm hug in a bowl, built from tender stewed chicken, rich broth, and soft, pillowy dumplings that soak up every bit of flavor. Its origins trace back to early American cooking, influenced by European settlers who adapted simple flour‑based dumplings to stretch hearty meals through lean times. Over generations—especially across the American South—it evolved into a beloved staple, celebrated for its simplicity, warmth, and the way it brings people together around the table.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 6 People

Course: Entree

Cuisine: European, USA

Calories: 720

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs you can use breast if you prefer
8 cups chicken broth
1 onion chopped
2 carrots sliced
2 celery stalks sliced
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 8 oz pkg frozen peas

Dumplings

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
¾ cup buttermilk
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
½ tsp course ground pepper

Method

Place chicken, broth, onion, carrots, celery, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning in a large pot.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30–40 minutes, until chicken is cooked.
3. Remove chicken and allow it to cool enough to handle.
4. Remove the meat from the bones and return the chicken to the pot.
5. Make the dumplings by combining flour, baking powder, and seasonings.
6. Cut in the butter, then stir in the buttermilk until a soft dough forms.
7. Drop spoonful's of dough into the simmering soup.
8. Cover and simmer 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
9. Remove the lid and cook another 3–5 minutes.

Notes

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