Dinner for 8

Chicken and Dumplings (8 servings)

Name: Chicken and Dumplings (8 servings)
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 lb chicken breasts; 6 cups water; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tsp poultry seasoning; 1/2 tsp pepper; 3 tsp chicken bouillon granules; 3 cups flour; 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp baking powder; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup cold butter; 1 egg; 1/4 cup milk; 1 tbsp cornstarch

$6.13for 4120 minServes 8

Chicken breasts simmer with seasoned broth, then tender flour dumplings cook in the same pot for a comforting family dinner.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 2 lb$3.49/lb typical	2 lb	$6.98Typical price
	Broth, 34 oz$0.07/oz typical	34 oz	$2.36Typical price
	Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Milk, 2.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.09Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.26

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less 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 blendsFlourBaking powder and sodaCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

120 minstart to table
Involveddifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

Southern High-protein Budget Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort

Typical price

$1.53 per serving$6.13 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

2 lb chicken breasts
6 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp pepper
3 tsp chicken bouillon granules
3 cups flour
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup cold butter
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 tbsp cornstarch

Steps

Place the chicken, water, 2 cups broth, bouillon, and 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning in a 6-quart pot, then bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Transfer the chicken to a plate, shred it, and combine the flour, remaining poultry seasoning, salt, baking powder, butter, egg, and milk into a dough.
Roll the dough about 1/4 inch thick, cut it into pieces, and return the chicken to the pot.
Drop the dumplings into the simmering broth, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until firm and cooked through.
Stir cornstarch with a little water, add it to the pot, and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the broth thickens.

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