Best 3 Old Fashioned Homemade Chicken Dumplings Recipes

## Old fashioned homemade chicken dumplings: A hearty and comforting dish

There’s nothing quite like a bowl of hot, comforting chicken dumplings on a cold winter’s day. This classic dish is made with simple, everyday ingredients like chicken, vegetables, and dumplings, and it’s sure to warm you up from the inside out.

This Old Fashioned Homemade Chicken Dumplings recipe is made with all fresh, natural ingredients. The dumplings themselves are made with flour, baking powder, salt, and shortening, and they’re cooked in a delicious broth made with chicken, carrots, celery, and onions. The result is a hearty, flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cold winter’s day.

In addition to the classic chicken and dumplings recipe, this article also includes instructions for making vegetarian dumplings, gluten-free dumplings, and even a slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe. So no matter what your dietary restrictions are, you can still enjoy this delicious comfort food.

Whether you're looking for a classic comfort food dish or a healthier, lighter version, this article has the perfect recipe for you. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make a pot of delicious chicken and dumplings!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

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Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings is a family favorite meal that is both comforting and delicious!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories Main Course

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 chicken cut into pieces
1 onion
3 large carrots (cut into thirds)
3 stalks celery (cut into thirds)
8 cups low sodium chicken broth
salt & pepper to taste
bay leaf or a pinch of poultry seasoning (optional)
1 ¾ cups flour (plus extra for dusting)
⅓ cup shortening
½ teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons cornstarch
parsley for garnish

Steps:

Combine chicken, onion, carrots and celery in a large pot. Season to taste.
Add chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered 45-60 minutes or until chicken is tender. While broth is simmering, prepare dumplings below.
Remove chicken and vegetables from broth. Discard skin and bones and chop remaining chicken, set aside.
Gently add dumplings to broth. Simmer 15-20 minutes or until tender.
Stir chicken (and vegetables if desired) into broth and cook about 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 322 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

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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

Ingredients

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 small potato, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
DUMPLINGS:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch ground cloves
Dash salt
3 tablespoons 2% milk

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.

OLD FASHIONED HOMEMADE CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS

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This is definitely a delicious old fashioned chicken and dumplings recipe. It reminds us of something mom used to make. The from-scratch airy dumplings soak up the chicken flavor of the homemade broth. We opted to use a whole roasting chicken which, when shredded, adds tons of meat that mixes with the tasty dumplings. The perfect...

Provided by Linda Griffith

Categories Chicken

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

CHICKEN & BROTH
2-4 chicken breasts (bone-in with skin) or 1 whole 3 lb chicken
1 stick butter
2 pkg chicken bouillon (or 2 spoonfuls)
DUMPLINGS
1 stick butter, melted
3 large eggs
1/2 c milk, 2%
5 c all-purpose flour, divided
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 drops of yellow food coloring (or substitute a pinch of Turmeric)

Steps:

1. CHICKEN AND BROTH: Place chicken breast or whole chicken with skin in a Dutch oven and cover with water.
2. Add a stick of butter and chicken bouillon. Cook over medium heat until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes for chicken breasts or 1 hr 15 minutes for the 3 lb chicken. Remove chicken from the broth and let chicken cool. Do not get rid of the broth. Remove skin and bones and discard. Shred chicken or chop into bite-size pieces. I don't put mine back into the broth until after the dumplings have cooked.
3. FOR DUMPLINGS: In a small mixing bowl, add eggs to the melted butter. Whisk.
4. Take half of a shell and add milk to it six times... pour into the egg mixture.
5. Add in salt and pepper.
6. Add 3 cups of flour; mixing in the flour a little at a time.
7. You want the dough to be rather sticky.
8. Add a couple of drops of yellow food coloring to give it a rich looking blend.
9. Heap about 2 cups of flour onto a wooden board or counter.
10. Using a tablespoon, add about a cup of the mixture to the center of the flour.
11. Start incorporating the flour and the dough until you can roll it out and it doesn't stick.
12. Roll very thin.
13. Using a pizza cutter, cut strips of the dough.
14. Add to the broth. Make sure it is boiling rapidly and that you have plenty of broth to keep your dumplings from scorching.
15. Turn down to low while you make the next batch. It's easier to roll out using small batches than trying to roll it all out at one time.
16. After you have added the last dumpling, add the chicken back to the Dutch oven and stir very gently.
17. Remove from heat and place a lid on the pot.
18. Let sit for 10 minutes or so before serving.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, free-range chicken, organic vegetables, and flavorful herbs will make all the difference in the taste of your dumplings.
Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make it tough. Mix it just until it comes together, then let it rest for a few minutes before rolling it out.
Make sure the dumplings are cooked through: Drop them into boiling water and cook them until they float to the top. Then, let them simmer for a few minutes to ensure they are cooked through.
Don't overcrowd the pot: Cook the dumplings in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from sticking together.
Serve the dumplings hot: Serve the dumplings immediately after cooking, while they are still hot and fluffy.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned homemade chicken dumplings are a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a comforting and nostalgic dish, give these chicken dumplings a try. You won't be disappointed!