Recipe: Southern Chicken and DumplingsDescription: A hearty Southern stew featuring tender chicken and fluffy dumplings, perfect for a comforting meal.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 60Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 2 tablespoon butter, 500 g chicken thighs, 1 piece onion, 2 pieces carrot, 2 pieces celery, 3 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon thyme, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 pinch salt, 0.5 cup buttermilk, 0.25 cup butterInstructions: In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 500g of chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same pot, add 1 diced onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 3 cups of chicken broth and return the chicken to the pot. Add 1 teaspoon of thyme and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. While the stew simmers, prepare the dumplings by combining 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir in 0.5 cup of buttermilk and 0.25 cup of melted butter until combined. After 20 minutes, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the simmering stew. Cover the pot and cook for an additional 15 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, alongside crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: Southern, Stew, Comfort FoodThis Southern Chicken and Dumplings recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 60 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.