CHICKEN 'N DUMPLINGS - OLD STYLE

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From the ranch. Not to be enjoyed by dieters looking for fat free, low cloresteral health food. This is for hungry hard workin' cowboys.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Stew

Time 4h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 lbs stewing chicken, water to cover
1 medium onion, sliced
2 stalks celery & leaves, sliced
1 bay leaf
6 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into serving pieces and place in a large pot.
  • Cover chicken with water.
  • Add the onion, celery and bay leaf.
  • Cover and simmer for 3 hours or until tender.
  • Remove chicken.
  • Strain and measure broth.
  • There should be approximately 4 cups of broth.
  • If there is more, reduce by boiling; if less, add water.
  • Mix flour with a little cold water to form a smooth paste.
  • Stir into broth and heat until thickened.
  • Add cream, salt, sage, thyme and pepper.
  • Remove the chicken from bones and return meat to gravy.
  • Prepare dumplings and drop by spoonfuls into hot gravy.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes with out removing lid.
  • Serve chicken surrounded by dumplings on a large, deep platter.
  • Dumplings: Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl.
  • Mix egg and milk and stir into the dry ingredients.
  • Drop into hot gravy and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
  • Serve with hearty root veggies on the side.

Jessie Robinson
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This is the best chicken and dumplings recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is so tender and the dumplings are so fluffy. The broth is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nkosana Sipho
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the dumplings are light and fluffy. The broth is also very flavorful.


Thobias Kunzugala
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This recipe is a classic for a reason. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the dumplings are light and fluffy. The broth is also very flavorful.


Braya Crowder
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I've tried many chicken and dumplings recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the dumplings are light and fluffy. The broth is also very flavorful.


Diego Luna
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the dumplings are light and fluffy. The broth is also very flavorful.


Noor Sarwat
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Delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the dumplings were light and fluffy. The broth was also very flavorful.


Samir Baloch
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This was a great recipe! The chicken and dumplings were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniel Moseray
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and the dumplings were fluffy. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Alisha & Randall Howard
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


MuRÿ¥AD GamiNG
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I'm not a big fan of chicken and dumplings, but this recipe changed my mind. The dumplings were so light and fluffy, and the broth was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kylee Ray Cox
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the dumplings are so fluffy. It's a great comfort food for a cold winter day.


matlhomola morake
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This chicken and dumplings recipe is a real winner! The broth is flavorful and the dumplings are light and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!