Description
Hearty chicken dumpling noodles reflect classic Southern comfort cooking passed down through generations. Warm, rich broth and tender chicken nestled with handmade noodles provide nourishing satisfaction you’ll savor with each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless chicken breasts (bite-sized pieces)
- 3 cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps olive oil (divided)
- 2 tbsps butter
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced carrot
- 1 egg
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- Sea or kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper
Instructions
- Chicken Preparation: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Brown chicken in two batches, ensuring even coloration, then transfer to a covered plate to maintain warmth.
- Vegetable Foundation: In the same pot, combine remaining oil, butter, celery, carrots, onions, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Sauté vegetables for 10 minutes until tender and aromatic, creating a rich flavor base.
- Soup Construction: Pour chicken broth into the vegetable mixture, return browned chicken to the pot, and season with additional salt and pepper. Allow the liquid to simmer gently while preparing dumpling components.
- Dumpling Dough Formation: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Incorporate vegetable oil until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Create a central well, add egg and milk, and stir to form a cohesive dough, adjusting flour if needed for proper consistency.
- Dumpling Strip Creation: Roll out half the dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into uniform 1/2-inch wide and 2-3 inch long strips using a pastry wheel or pizza cutter.
- Dumpling Cooking Process: Gently drop dough strips into the simmering soup in batches, stirring carefully to prevent sticking. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, occasionally stirring to ensure even cooking and integration of dumplings.
- Final Touches: Remove bay leaf and fold in fresh chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve piping hot in individual bowls, optionally garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
Notes
Optimize Chicken Browning: Brown chicken in batches to ensure even caramelization and develop deep, rich flavor without overcrowding the pot.
Control Dumpling Consistency: Adjust flour quantity carefully to achieve the perfect dough texture – neither too sticky nor too dry for tender, light dumplings.
Master Gentle Simmering: Maintain a low, gentle simmer when cooking dumplings to prevent them from becoming tough or breaking apart during cooking.
Strategic Herb Selection: Use fresh thyme and parsley to elevate the dish’s aromatic profile and add bright, fresh notes to the comforting classic.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Boiling, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg