INGREDIENTS
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Southern Chicken
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed (about 3 breasts)
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2 quarts (8 cups) homemade or reduced-fat low-sodium chicken stock
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3 sprigs fresh parsley
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2 sprigs fresh thyme
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1 fresh bay leaf
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5 black peppercorns
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Herb Dumplings
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2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons fresh finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for garnish
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
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Coarse salt
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1 cup milk
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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1 onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
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1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch cubes
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10 ounces spinach
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional