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Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

My mom made a similar recipe for this comforting dish, and I still remember the wonderful aroma of chicken and dumplings cooking throughout the house. She didn't make it often, but when she did, what a treat. I especially loved the light, tender dumplings, which is still my most favorite part of this dish. (In a pinch, Bisquick dumplings are also very good). For those of you, like my good friend Cindy, who like a more Southern style of dumpling (heavier, chewier), the recipe is at the bottom. This recipe is from Steph's Country Kitchen Goodness. This is my favorite website for recipes.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 936.5 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon pepper
  • water

DUMPLINGS

  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine chicken, celery, carrots, onion, chicken broth, parsley, chicken bouillon granules, salt and pepper in a large pan or dutch oven; add enough water to cover chicken.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours or until chicken is done.
  • Remove chicken and let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Remove skin from chicken and tear meat away from bones.
  • Return meat to soup; discard skin and bones.
  • Add more salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
  • Return soup to a simmer.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine dumpling ingredients and mix well to form a stiff dough.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls into simmering soup.
  • Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
  • *SOUTHERN STYLE DUMPLINGS (heavier and chewier) 2 cups flour, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 beaten eggs. Combine flour, broth, baking powder and eggs; mix well to form a stiff batter. Drop by tablespoonfuls into simmering soup. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

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Nutrition

Serving: 387gCalories: 936.5kcalCarbohydrates: 61.1gProtein: 54.4gFat: 51.6gSaturated Fat: 13.1gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 2641.1mgFiber: 4.5gSugar: 5.2g
Keyword < 4 Hours, Chicken, Meat, Poultry, Stew, Weeknight, Whole Chicken
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