Best Chicken and Dumplings Ever

1. 1

   Place chicken in Dutch oven; add water until chicken is just covered.

2. 2

   Add salt & pepper.

3. 3

   Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove chicken from liquid; skin, bone and return meat to broth.

5. 5

   Remove 1-1/2 cups broth; chill.

6. 6

   In large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, shortening and 1 cup chilled broth, mix together to form dough.

7. 7

   Turn onto well-floured surface and knead 10 times.

8. 8

   Roll to 1/4 inch thickness; cut into 1 inch squares and set aside.

9. 9

   To remaining chilled broth, add the rest of the flour, dash salt & pepper; stir into chicken and remaining broth in Dutch oven.

10. 10

    Bring broth to boil, add dumpling squares, one at a time, stirring occasionally to seperate.

11. 11

    Reduce heat to simmer and cook 10 minutes or until broth is thick and dumplings are cooked.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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