Chicken Fricassee With Chive Dumplings Recipe

Name: Chicken Fricassee With Chive Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken Fricassee; 4 1/2 - 5 lbs stewing chicken, cut up; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons paprika; salad oil; 1 cup water; 3 tablespoons flour; milk; Dumplings; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons shortening; 3/4 cup milk; 3 tablespoons chives, snipped

Servings: persons

Chicken Fricassee
4 1/2 - 5 lbs stewing chicken, cut up
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
salad oil
1 cup water
3 tablespoons flour
milk
Dumplings
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons chives, snipped

1
Wash chicken pieces and pat dry. Mix 1 cup flour, the salt, pepper and paprika. Coat chicken with flour mixture. Heat thin layer of salad oil in large skillet; brown chicken on all sides. Drain off fat; reserve.
2
To skillet, add water and, if desired, chopped onion, lemon juice or herbs, such as rosemary or thyme leaves. Cover tightly; cook chicken slowly 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 hours or until fork-tender, adding water if necessary. Remove chicken to warm platter; keep warm. Pour off liquid in skillet; reserve.
3
To make gravy, heat 3 tablespoons reserved fat in skillet. Blend in 3 tablespoons flour. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat. Add enough milk to reserved liquid to measure 3 cups; pour into skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Return chicken to gravy. Prepare dough for Dumplings, drop by spoonfuls onto hot chicken. Cook uncovered 10 minutes; cover and cook 20 minutes longer.
4
For Dumplings: Measure flour, baking powder, chives and salt into bowl. Cut in shortening thoroughly until mixture looks like meal. Stir in milk.

537

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken Fricassee, 4 1/2 - 5 lbs stewing chicken, cut up, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken Fricassee With Chive Dumplings falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Fricassee With Chive Dumplings

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