Brenda Gantt Chicken & Dumplings Recipe
If you’re looking for a classic, homestyle recipe that will bring your family around the table, Brenda Gantt Chicken & Dumplings is an old-fashioned favorite!
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Servings: 3
Calories: 330kcal
Equipment
- pot
- bowl
- spoon
- Fork
Ingredients
- 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
- ½ cup butter
- 1 chopped onion
- 4 chicken thighs
- Salt & pepper – to taste
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by combining garlic, butter, and onion in a large pot. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the onion is softened. Add in the chicken thighs and season with salt & pepper to taste. Cover the pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Mix together buttermilk, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and cut into 1-inch pieces. Drop the dumplings into the pot with chicken and cover for 25 minutes.
- When the dumplings are cooked through, add heavy cream to the mixture and stir to combine. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Serve while warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the chicken is fully cooked before adding in the dumplings.
- Stir in the heavy cream at the very end, so it doesn’t curdle.
- Be careful not to overcook the dumplings as they can become dense and rubbery.