MOMMA'S BEST CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
There's a lot of love in those dumplings! This is comfort food at its best and so worth the time and effort. I love the ohhs, awws, and OMGs, smiles, and sighs of total satisfaction that come with this bowl of heaven.
Provided by MA McBridges
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken
Time 2h33m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrot, onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning; cook and stir until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Push vegetable mixture to the sides and add chicken; cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Pour enough water over the chicken to cover by 3 inches; bring to a boil. Stir, scraping the browned bits off of the bottom of the pot. Reduce heat; simmer until chicken is tender, about 1 hour. Transfer chicken and carrots to a serving plate with a large slotted spoon; let cool.
- Ladle 1/4 cup cooking liquid into a bowl; cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 tablespoons flour. Stir back into the pot.
- Place 2 cups flour in a large bowl; cut in shortening with 2 knives until mixture forms pea-sized bits. Mix in chilled chicken broth until dough is combined.
- Turn dough out onto a floured work surface. Knead 5 to 6 times; pat down to 1-inch thickness. Sprinkle lightly with flour; roll out to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut dough into squares with a sharp knife.
- Drop squares, in batches, into simmering cooking liquid, moving squares to the side with each addition. Partially cover pot; simmer until dumplings are firm, about 12 minutes. Separate any dumplings that stick together. Remove from heat; keep covered.
- Bone chicken; cut into bite-sized pieces and return to the pot. Chop carrot; return to the pot. Cool chicken and dumplings, about 30 minutes, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 718.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
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Md Sippn
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The dumplings are a nice addition, and the whole dish is very comforting.
M Sheraz
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for chicken and dumplings. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The dumplings are light and fluffy, and the chicken is cooked to perfection.
Motlalepula Mosekama
[email protected]I've never made chicken and dumplings before, but this recipe made it easy. The dumplings were perfect and the chicken was tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Manuela Edeb
[email protected]This recipe is a classic for a reason. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the addition of the carrots and celery, which add a nice flavor to the dish.
Alex Poly
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The dumplings were hard as rocks and the chicken was overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Oshada Anuhas
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken and dumplings, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The dumplings were light and fluffy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Mohiuddin Suvo
[email protected]This recipe is a family favorite. We make it every year for Christmas dinner. The dumplings are always a hit with the kids.
Lotus288
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken and dumplings were cooked to perfection. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which gave the dish a nice crunch.
Ashir Qureshi
[email protected]Not a fan. The dumplings were gluey and the chicken was dry. I won't be making this again.
Douglas Wanyonyi
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Marta Orellana Fernandez
[email protected]The dumplings were a bit dry for my taste, but the chicken was delicious. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll add a little more liquid to the dumplings next time.
tony g
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the dumplings are light and fluffy. I highly recommend it.
Saipur Ki vai
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The dumplings were incredibly fluffy and flavorful. I served them with a side of green beans and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.