Easy Chicken N Pastry
Dive into the heart of Southern comfort with this Easy Chicken N Pastry recipe, a soul-warming classic perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings. Tender, shredded chicken simmers in a rich, savory broth, while homemade pastry strips—crafted from a simple dough of flour, butter, and milk—are gently cooked to pillowy perfection. This hearty dish combines the best of chicken soup and dumpling-like textures for a satisfying one-pot meal. With straightforward ingredients and minimal effort, this recipe comes together in just over an hour, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend cooking. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and savor every bite of this beloved Southern staple. Tags: "easy chicken n pastry recipe," "homemade chicken and pastry," "Southern comfort food recipes," "one-pot chicken dinner ideas."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken breast
- 8 cups Chicken broth
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large stockpot, add the chicken breasts and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken breasts from the broth and set them aside to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, shred the chicken using two forks.
While the chicken is cooling, prepare the pastry. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour in the milk gradually, stirring until a dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
Roll the dough out to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 1-inch wide strips, then cut the strips into 2-3 inch long rectangles. Set the pastry strips aside.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot of broth and bring it back to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Add the pastry strips to the simmering broth, a few at a time, to prevent clumping. Gently stir to ensure the pastry cooks evenly without sticking together.
Cover the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pastry is soft and cooked through. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy your bowl of Southern comfort!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2805 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.7 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.5 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 919 mg | 306% | |
| Sodium | 10279 mg | 447% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.1 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 309.4 g | 619% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 476 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 20.5 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 4687 mg | 100% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
