Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food dish that has been enjoyed by generations. The warm and satisfying flavors make it a perfect meal for those cold and rainy days. This recipe is easy to follow and will guide you through the process of making a delicious pot of chicken and dumplings.
Ingredients
The ingredients needed for this recipe include:
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium-sized onions, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large pot, combine the chicken, celery, onions, carrots, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Add enough water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool. Once cooled, remove the meat from the bones and chop into small pieces.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Stir in the milk until a soft dough forms.
7. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
8. Cut the dough into small squares.
9. In a separate pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
10. Drop the dumplings into the boiling broth, one at a time, stirring gently to prevent sticking.
11. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until dumplings are cooked through.
12. Add the chopped chicken to the pot and heat through.
13. Remove bay leaves and serve hot.
Tips
- To save time, you can use a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own chicken
- If your dumplings are too thick, add more chicken broth
- You can also add other vegetables like peas, green beans, or corn to the dish
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
All Rights Reserved © 2025