**Amish Chicken and Dumplings: A Culinary Journey into Simplicity and Comfort**
In the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where rolling hills meet serene farmlands, lies a culinary tradition steeped in simplicity, warmth, and the goodness of fresh ingredients. Amish Chicken and Dumplings, a quintessential dish from this cherished heritage, embodies the essence of comfort food. Succulent chicken, nestled in a savory broth, mingles with fluffy, pillowy dumplings, creating a heartwarming symphony of flavors. Discover the secrets behind this classic dish with our collection of carefully curated recipes, passed down through generations of Amish cooks. From traditional to contemporary interpretations, these recipes offer a delightful journey into the culinary heritage of the Amish, where every bite tells a story of love, family, and the enduring power of simple, wholesome cooking.
AMISH CHICKEN & DUMPLING CASSEROLE
Found this in my e-mail this morning and it sounds so easy I just had to borrow it. I love things that make their own crusts or topping. Recipe: recipelion.com Photo: http://theshadyporch.blogspot.com/2011/11/chicken-dumpling-casserole.html
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. In a large saucepan or large, deep skillet, saute onion, celery, and garlic in butter until tender.
- 2. Add flour, sugar, salt, pepper, and broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute; reduce heat. Add peas and cook for 5 minutes, stirring. Stir in the chicken.
- 3. Pour the mixture into a greased or sprayed 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 4. For the dumplings, combine biscuit mix and milk with fork until moistened. Drop by spoonfuls onto casserole, making 12 dumplings.
- 5. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30 minutes. Cover with foil and continue baking 10 minutes more.
GRANDMOTHER'S CHICKEN 'N' DUMPLINGS
While I was growing up, my grandmother could feed our whole big family with a single chicken-and lots of dumplings. -Cathy Carroll, Bossier City, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the chicken, carrots, celery and onion in a large Dutch oven or stockpot. Add water, vinegar and salt (adding more water, if necessary, to cover chicken). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat nearly falls from the bones. Remove chicken from broth; allow to cool. Strain broth, discarding vegetables and seasonings. , Remove meat from bones; discard skin and bones. Cut meat into bite-sized pieces; set aside and keep warm. Set aside 1 cup broth; cool to lukewarm., To make dumplings, combine flour and salt. Make a well in flour; add egg. Gradually stir 1/4 cup reserved broth into egg, picking up flour as you go. Continue until flour is used up, adding additional broth as needed, and dough is consistency of pie dough. Pour any remaining reserved broth back into stockpot. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead in additional flour to make a stiff dough. Let dough rest for 15 minutes. On a floured surface, roll out dough into a 17-in. square. Cut into 1-in. square pieces. Dust with additional flour; let dry for 30-60 minutes. , Bring broth to a boil (you should have about 4 quarts). Drop dumplings into boiling broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering), about 10 minutes. Uncover; add reserved chicken. Stir in pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
THE BEST CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS
Homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch harken back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured those cute little balls of dough swimming in hot, rich broth. It's one of those types of soup you'll want to eat again and again. -Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, 1 piece at a time, and toss to coat; shake off excess. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches on all sides; remove from pan., Add onion, carrots and celery to same pan; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in 1/4 cup flour until blended. Gradually add stock, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, sugar, bay leaves and peppercorns. Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., For dumplings, in a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk and melted butter until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened (do not overmix). Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; set aside., Remove chicken from stockpot; cool slightly. Discard bay leaves and skim fat from soup. Remove skin and bones from chicken and discard. Using 2 forks, coarsely shred meat into 1- to 1-1/2-in. pieces; return to soup. Cook, covered, on high until mixture reaches a simmer., Drop dumplings on top of simmering soup, a few at a time. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of dumplings comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering). Gently stir in cream, parsley and thyme. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 892mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
Here's a meal-in-one that's sized right for a pair. The whole dinner comes together on the stovetop, so you can enjoy a great meal and still get out of the kitchen in a hurry. -Claire Bruno, Tucson, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf. , For dumplings, in a small bowl, combine the flour, parsley, baking powder, cloves and salt. Stir in milk just until moistened. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto simmering chicken mixture. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
AMISH DUMPLINGS
Make and share this Amish Dumplings recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Al Hunt
Categories Healthy
Time 20m
Yield 6 dumplings, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix dry ingredients first.
- Add the beaten egg.
- Add few drops of water until you have a stiff, sticky dough.
- Drop 1/6 at a time in to hot, nearly boiling stock or on top of stew (with lots of liquid).
- Cover and cook 10 -15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.9, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 520.7, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.2
CHICKEN WITH SLIPPERY DUMPLINGS
This dumplings are cooked in a mild broth and are served with chicken and gravy at church dinners. This old-fashioned dish reminds many of us of simpler days growing up on the farm.-Betty Jean Boyd, Wilmington, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place chicken, celery and onion in a Dutch oven. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken is tender. Remove chicken and keep warm. Skim fat from the pan juices; add water to measure 3 qts. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for dumplings; cool. Return remaining broth to the Dutch oven; add carrots and bouillon. , For dumplings, combine flour, salt if desired and baking powder. Add enough reserved broth to form a stiff dough. Divide dough into thirds; cover and let rest for 10-15 minutes. , Meanwhile, bring broth to a simmer. Roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness; cut into 2-in. squares. Drop one at a time into simmering broth. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately with the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 11g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use a combination of dark and light meat chicken: This will give the dumplings a more flavorful broth.
- Season the chicken generously: This will help to flavor the dumplings as they cook.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too many dumplings at once, they will not cook evenly.
- Cook the dumplings until they are cooked through: This will prevent them from becoming doughy.
- Serve the dumplings immediately: They are best when they are hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Amish chicken and dumplings is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The dumplings are soft and fluffy, and the chicken is tender and flavorful. This dish is sure to please the whole family.
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