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.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Whole chicken$1.69/lb typical | 4 lb | $6.76Typical price |
 | Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 1.05 lb | $1.16Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.75 | $1.43Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 1.3 lb | $1.69Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.56Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 66 oz | $4.65Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.25Typical price |
 | Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 7.5 oz | $0.75Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $22.53 | ||
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.
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 Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$3.22 per serving$12.88 for 4
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- Mix flour, the second salt, baking powder, chopped herbs, shortening, and milk in a bowl until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, discard the herbs and bay leaves, and pull the meat from the bones.
- Melt the butter in the pot, add the remaining carrots, celery, and onion, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 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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