Chicken And Southern Dumplings

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   Place the chicken in a pot and cover with water.

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   Bring to a boil over med-high heat.

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   Decrease the heat to a simmer and cook for about 1 hour.

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   Add the butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper.

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   Meanwhile, combine the egg, 1 tablespoon water, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the melted butter in a bowl.

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   Slowly add the flour, stirring until the mixture forms a ball.

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   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

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   Turn the chilled dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times (add additional flour ot make the dough easy to handle).

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   Roll out to a 1/8-inch thickness and cut into strips 1 by 4 inches long.

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    Bring the chicken to a boil over med-high heat and slowly lower the strips of dough into the liquid (keeping the temperature at a boil will help prevent the dumplings from sticking together).

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    When all the dumplings are in the pot, decrease the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for about 30 minutes.

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    Just before serving, stir in the heavy cream.

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    Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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