Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
A classic comfort food featuring tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a rich broth, perfect for family dinners or cold days.
Ingredients
For the dumplings and broth
- 1 whole whole chicken Can use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- 4 cups chicken broth Homemade broth is recommended for deeper flavor.
- 2 cups vegetables (like carrots, celery, and onion) Feel free to add more or different vegetables.
- 4 tablespoons butter Used for sautéing the vegetables.
- 1 tablespoon baking powder Ensure it is fresh for the best dumpling texture.
- 2 cups flour Essential for creating dumplings.
- 1 cup milk Used in dumpling dough.
- Salt To taste.
- Pepper To taste.
Instructions
Cooking the Chicken
- Boil the chicken in a pot until fully cooked and tender, then shred the meat.
Preparing the Vegetables
- In a separate pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery until soft.
- Add chicken broth to the vegetables and bring to a simmer.
Making the Dumplings
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and milk to create a dough for the dumplings.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth.
- Cook until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
Finishing the Dish
- Stir in shredded chicken, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
Let the chicken cool before shredding to avoid burns. Don’t overmix the dumpling dough; it should be a little lumpy for fluffy dumplings. This dish can be garnished with fresh herbs like parsley and pairs well with a simple side salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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