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Dinner for 7

Southern Chicken and Dumplings

$12.88for 470 minServes 7

Chicken, vegetables, and herbs simmer in broth before soft homemade dumplings and peas finish the hearty one-pot meal.

Southern Chicken and Dumplings with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Whole chicken, 4 lb$1.69/lb typical4 lb$6.76Typical price
Carrots, 1.05 lb$1.09/lb typical1.05 lb$1.16Typical price
Celery, 0.75$2.29 each typical0.75$1.43Typical price
Onions, 1.3 lb$1.29/lb typical1.3 lb$1.69Typical price
Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical0.5$0.45Typical price
Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical0.25$0.56Typical price
Broth, 66 oz$0.07/oz typical66 oz$4.65Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical0.25$0.25Typical price
Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical8.5 oz$0.34Typical price
Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical1 oz$0.40Typical price
Frozen vegetables, 7.5 oz$0.10/oz typical7.5 oz$0.75Typical price
Total for the servings shown$22.53

Swaps

  • Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperFlourBaking powder and sodaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

  • 70 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 7servings as written
  • $$typical cost tier

AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$3.22 per serving$12.88 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 1 4-5 pounds whole chicken
  • 4 large carrots
  • 4 celery
  • 2 large yellow onions
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh herb mix of thyme
  • 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup carrots
  • 1 cup celery
  • 1 cup yellow onion
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas

Steps

  1. Cut the chicken into 8 pieces, then place it in an 8-quart pot with broth, water, the first carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  2. Bring the pot to a boil, reduce it to a steady simmer, and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
  3. Mix flour, the second salt, baking powder, chopped herbs, shortening, and milk in a bowl until a soft dough forms.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a plate, discard the herbs and bay leaves, and pull the meat from the bones.
  5. Melt the butter in the pot, add the remaining carrots, celery, and onion, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Return the chicken to the pot with the peas, drop in spoonfuls of dough, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, until the dumplings are firm.

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