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Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

A comforting classic that combines shredded chicken, tender vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a savory broth, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Feel free to use leftover chicken or a store-bought rotisserie chicken.
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free options.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt Always taste your broth before adding pepper; the seasoned chicken can add saltiness!
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced You can swap carrots for sweet potato for a fun twist!
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • Pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat the chicken broth and add the onion, carrots, and celery. Simmer until the vegetables are tender.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk to form a dough.
  3. Roll out the dough and cut it into strips.
Cooking
  1. Once the vegetables are tender, drop the dumpling strips into the simmering broth.
  2. Add the shredded chicken and season with pepper. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, until dumplings are cooked through.
  3. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Make sure to keep an eye on the dumplings as they cook, to ensure they rise perfectly and soak up the flavor. Best served with a crispy green salad or fluffy cornbread on the side.