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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 10 cups (80 ounces) chicken stock or broth
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- For the dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- For the thickener:
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 414g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 323 | |
| Calories from Fat 127 | 39% |
| Total Fat 14.27g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 5.64g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium 893mg | 37% |
| Potassium 428mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 28.56g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 7% |
| Sugars 1.6g | 1% |
| Protein 18.41g | 29% |
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