For extra richness, use bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces. Don't overmix the dumpling batter; a few lumps are okay. Ensure the dumplings are cooked through to avoid a doughy center. Adjust the amount of pepper and parsley to suit your taste. For a thicker gravy, whisk a bit more flour with water.
Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING20 People
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VIEWS545
Indulge in a timeless classic with this comforting Chicken and Dumplings recipe. Tender chicken simmered in a rich, flavorful broth, crowned with fluffy, homemade dumplings – a true taste of home.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate9 g
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Cholesterol133 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein31 g
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Saturated Fat8 g
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Sodium700 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat26 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Gather all ingredients.
02 Step
Recipe View Start the Soup (20-25 minutes): Place chicken pieces in a large pot. Add chicken stock, chopped onions, celery, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until chicken is tender.
03 Step
Recipe View Make the Dumplings: In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg and milk together. Mix in 1 cup of flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
04 Step
Recipe View Grate the cold butter into the wet flour mixture. Stir in 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley.
05 Step
Recipe View Gently drop 6 large spoonfuls of dumpling mixture onto the top of the simmering chicken. Cover the pot and steam dumplings until they are fluffy and cooked through.
06 Step
Recipe View Remove the dumplings and chicken pieces to a large dish. Shred the chicken and discard the bones. Cover and set aside to keep warm.
07 Step
Recipe View Make the Gravy: Strain the stock left in the pot, pressing the vegetables to release as much flavor as possible. Return the strained stock to the pot.
08 Step
Recipe View Whisk the water with the remaining 1/2 cup of flour until smooth. Stir this mixture into the strained stock. Season with pepper and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens.
09 Step
Recipe View Gently stir the shredded chicken back into the gravy and top with the cooked dumplings.
10 Step
Recipe View Serve hot, garnished with the remaining tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!
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Dorris Cormier
Jun 17, 2024This recipe is amazing! The dumplings were so light and fluffy, and the gravy was perfectly creamy.
Ole Schowalter
May 2, 2024Easy to follow and delicious. I added a pinch of thyme for extra flavor.
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Oct 10, 2023I've made chicken and dumplings before, but this recipe is by far the best. The flavor is incredible!
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Oct 10, 2022My family loved this! It's definitely going into our regular rotation.