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Old-Fashioned Chicken & Dumplings

Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

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A comforting classic dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a rich broth.

  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add chicken, broth, water, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. While the chicken cooks, prepare the dumplings by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and oil in a bowl. Stir until just combined.
  4. Remove chicken from the pot and shred it. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dumpling batter for a tender texture.
  • Keep the pot covered while dumplings cook to ensure they rise properly.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg