OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Old Fashioned Chicken & Dumplings image

This recipe is easy and inexpensive to make. I have no idea where this recipe came from. My mom made it, her mom made it, and so on and no idea how far back that goes. We've modernized the recipe a bit by adding chicken soup base for flavor and using boneless skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs, although you can use a whole...

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

DUMPLINGS
4 c all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1 c vegetable shortening
2 c milk
BROTH
2 Tbsp butter or canola oil (butter adds wonderful flavor!)
4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6-7 c water
2 Tbsp chicken soup base
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in the bottom of a dutch oven, add chicken and saute until just done. Set aside.
  • 2. Meanwhile, sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in shorting, mix by hand until mixture resembles a coarse meal, should be somewhat lumpy. Pour in milk and blend until soft (biscuit) dough forms. Shape into 2" balls.
  • 3. Add 6-7cups of water to the chicken. Add chicken soup base, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil, and drop dough balls, gently into pot so they float across the top. Do not stir.
  • 4. Cover tightly; reduce heat and simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes. If mixture is not thick enough, add more flour paste and stir very gently until broth reaches desired thickness.

Jayson Pina Walker
[email protected]

I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Tony Wilson
[email protected]

These dumplings are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, hearty, and filling.


Arif Noor
[email protected]

I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these dumplings without any problems.


samir Aryal
[email protected]

These dumplings are delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Noor Zunaira
[email protected]

I made these dumplings for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Shimul Hossain
[email protected]

These dumplings are so comforting and flavorful. I especially love the addition of the carrots and celery.


Good By
[email protected]

I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables.


Fazal haq
[email protected]

This is my go-to recipe for chicken dumplings. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


natali veinberger
[email protected]

I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The dumplings are light and fluffy, and the broth is flavorful and comforting.


xoli Zwane
[email protected]

These dumplings are the best! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. My family loved them.