Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
This classic comfort food features tender chicken in a flavorful broth, fluffy homemade dumplings, and a rich, savory gravy. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish is sure to warm your soul.
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Ingredients
- 7 pounds cut-up chicken pieces
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 onions chopped
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 3 teaspoons salt divided
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley divided
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken pieces, chicken stock, onions, celery, and 2 teaspoons of salt. Simmer over medium-low heat, partially covered, for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together egg and milk. Add 1 cup flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix until just combined. Cut in butter until crumbly, then stir in 1 tablespoon parsley. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture onto the simmering chicken, spacing evenly. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove chicken and dumplings from the pot and set aside. Strain the broth, pressing vegetables for liquid, and return to the pot. In a small bowl, whisk water and 1/2 cup flour to make a slurry. Stir slurry into broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Return chicken and dumplings to the pot. Gently mix to coat with gravy. Garnish with remaining parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor, include a bay leaf or fresh thyme sprig in the broth. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 523kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 44.8gFat: 24.4gSaturated Fat: 7.9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 1313mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 2.3g