Grandma's Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (10-ounce) can biscuit dough, broken into 1-inch pieces

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
2. Add the chicken broth, chicken, thyme, rosemary, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Add the biscuit dough pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until the dumplings are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
4. Serve the chicken and dumplings hot.

Interesting Facts

• This dish has been around since the 1800s and has been a staple in Southern cuisine.
• The biscuit dough used in this recipe makes the dumplings light and fluffy.
• Chicken and Dumplings is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken.