NEW SOUTH CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

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Provided by Virginia Willis

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 cups chicken stock or low-fat, reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 sprigs fresh thyme
10 ounces fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • To prepare the dumplings, in a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, parsley and 3/4 teaspoon of salt. In a small saucepan, bring the milk and butter to a simmer over low heat; season with black pepper. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
  • In a second large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the carrots, onions and sweet potatoes. Cook until the onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Add the stock and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to simmer. Add the chicken and thyme.
  • Using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon, drop the dough, about 1 tablespoon at a time, into the simmering stock. Cover and simmer until the dumplings and chicken are cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. (The best way to see if the dumplings are cooked is to remove one from the pot and let it cool slightly. Using a chef's knife, halve the dumpling. If the center looks dry, it is cooked. If the dumpling looks gummy or wet, let them cook a bit longer.)
  • Stir in the spinach; cover and continue cooking for an additional 30 to 45 seconds. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle into warmed bowls and serve immediately.

Winnie the Dictator
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This was a great recipe! The chicken and dumplings were delicious and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Arif Siddiqui
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The dumplings were a little too thick for my taste, but the chicken was very flavorful. I would make this again, but I would adjust the dumpling recipe.


Ahmadkhan Chandia
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken and dumplings turned out great. I would definitely make this again.


Moses Bonnick
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I loved this recipe! The chicken and dumplings were delicious and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Chrissi Macklin
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This recipe was okay. The dumplings were a little dry, but the chicken was flavorful. I would make this again, but I would adjust the dumpling recipe.


John Hethcoat
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This was the worst chicken and dumplings I have ever had. The dumplings were tough and the chicken was dry. I would not recommend this recipe.


kingsley ntasey
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This recipe was a little too bland for my taste. I would add some more seasoning to the chicken and dumplings next time.


Luna Valenzuela
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken and dumplings turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the dumplings.


Urmila Lamichhane
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This was a great recipe! The chicken and dumplings were delicious and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sheru Mia
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The dumplings were a little bland, but the chicken was very flavorful. I would make this again, but I would add some more seasoning to the dumplings.


Abraham Berihun
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken and dumplings turned out great. I would definitely make this again.


Nwabisa Mbusi
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I'm not a big fan of chicken and dumplings, but this recipe changed my mind. The dumplings were so light and fluffy, and the chicken was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Most Rumaiya
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This was the best chicken and dumplings I have ever had! The dumplings were light and fluffy, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Sakib Gazi
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The dumplings were a little tough, but the chicken was very flavorful. I would make this again, but I would adjust the dumpling recipe.


Patrick Ewers
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken and dumplings were delicious and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Danny D Morales
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dumplings turned out great. The chicken was a little dry, but overall the dish was very good.


Dawood tasfeen21
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The dumplings were light and fluffy, and the chicken was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.