Comforting Homemade Chicken & Dumplings Recipe
There’s something undeniably comforting about a hearty bowl of Homemade Chicken & Dumplings.
Ingredients
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- 1whole chicken (or2–3lbs bone-in chicken pieces)
- 3carrots, sliced
- 2celery stalks, chopped
- 1onion, diced
- 3cloves garlic, smashed
- 2bay leaves
- 10 cupswater (or enough to cover the chicken)
- 6 cupschicken broth
- 2 teaspoonssalt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 cupsall-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoonbaking powder
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt (for dumplings)
- 1/3 cupcold butter or shortening
- 3/4 cupmilk or buttermilk
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Start by placing the chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper into a large pot. Pour in enough water to completely cover the chicken. Bring this mixture to a vigorous boil, and then reduce the heat to let it gently simmer for about 45–60 minutes.
- After your chicken is cooked through, carefully remove it from the pot. Allow the chicken to cool for a few minutes, then shred it into bite-sized pieces using a fork.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir in the milk until a soft dough begins to form.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dumpling dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut this into strips or squares.
- Return the broth to a gentle boil, and carefully drop the dumplings in one at a time. Allow them to simmer uncovered for about 15–20 minutes.
- Finally, add the shredded chicken back into the pot with the dumplings and broth, allowing everything to simmer together for an additional 5–10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
Ensure that the chicken is thoroughly cooked to prevent any foodborne illnesses. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 30 g