Easy Southern Peas and Dumplings Recipe for Dinner

Easy Southern Peas and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, ready in just 30 minutes. After making this dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly fluffy dumplings every time. The creamy, savory flavors and cozy texture make this better than takeout. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry Recipe for Dinner and Easy Mango Glazed Chicken Recipe with Sweet and Spicy Flavor.

What You'll Need for Easy Southern Peas and Dumplings Recipe for Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups frozen peas
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
• Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: Crumbled bacon
• Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese

How to Make Easy Southern Peas and Dumplings Recipe for Dinner

1. Step 1: In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
2. Step 2: Add chicken broth, frozen peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Step 4: Add milk and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5. Step 5: Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pot. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Step 6: Stir in heavy cream (if using). Serve hot, garnished with your choice of toppings.

Storing & Reheating Easy Southern Peas and Dumplings Recipe for Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make the dumpling batter ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Freezing Easy Southern Peas and Dumplings Recipe for Dinner

Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a thicker stew, use less broth or add a cornstarch slurry.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the peas with corn or green beans.
• Make-ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and reheated, but the dumplings may lose some of their fluffiness.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve more people.
• Troubleshooting: If your dumplings are sticking to the pot, try adding a little more broth or cooking them separately.

Easy Southern Peas and Dumplings Recipe for Dinner

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

30 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen peas
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp butter

Seasonings

• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Crumbled bacon
• Shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
2. Step 2: Add chicken broth, frozen peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Step 4: Add milk and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5. Step 5: Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pot. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Step 6: Stir in heavy cream (if using). Serve hot, garnished with your choice of toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a thicker stew, use less broth or add a cornstarch slurry.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the peas with corn or green beans.
• Make-ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and reheated, but the dumplings may lose some of their fluffiness.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve more people.
• Troubleshooting: If your dumplings are sticking to the pot, try adding a little more broth or cooking them separately.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
• Make ahead: You can make the dumpling batter ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15g
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 50g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sat. Fat: 4g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Southern Peas and Dumplings Recipe for Dinner FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Southern Peas and Dumplings Recipe for Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!