Southern Dumplings
Warm, comforting, and irresistibly tender, these Southern Dumplings are the epitome of hearty home-cooked goodness. Featuring soft, pillowy dumplings made from scratch with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and butter, this recipe simmers them to perfection in a flavorful chicken broth. Whether you add shredded chicken for extra heartiness or keep it simpler, these dumplings deliver big on cozy Southern charm. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pot wonder is a family-friendly meal that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of color and serve up a bowl of this soul-soothing dish that’s sure to delight. Perfect for cold nights or whenever you crave a taste of Southern comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the unsalted butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Gradually stir in the milk, a little at a time, until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. If using shredded chicken, stir it into the broth along with the ground black pepper.
Using a spoon, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the dough into the simmering broth. Space them out so they don’t clump together.
Reduce heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook for 10-12 minutes, or until they are puffed up, tender, and cooked all the way through. Do not uncover during cooking.
Carefully stir the broth and dumplings to ensure even cooking. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.5 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.8 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 552 mg | 184% | |
| Sodium | 7466 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.2 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 195.3 g | 391% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 3026 mg | 64% | |
*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.
