Classic Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

Name: Classic Chicken And Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 3/4-lb.) whole chicken; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 3 cups self-rising flour; 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/3 cup shortening; 2 teaspoons bacon drippings*; 1 cup milk; Garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 (3 3/4-lb.) whole chicken
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
3 cups self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/3 cup shortening
2 teaspoons bacon drippings*
1 cup milk
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley

1
Bring chicken, water to cover, garlic powder, thyme, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 1 hour. Remove chicken; reserve broth.
2
Cool chicken 30 minutes; skin, bone, and shred chicken. Skim fat from broth. Add chicken, bouillon, and remaining 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper to broth. Return to a simmer.
3
Combine flour and poultry seasoning in a bowl. Cut in shortening and bacon drippings with a pastry blender until crumbly. Stir in milk. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/8-inch thickness; cut into 1-inch pieces.
4
Drop dumplings, a few at a time, into simmering broth, stirring gently. Cover and simmer, stirring often, 25 minutes. Garnish, if desired.
5
*2 tsp. butter plus 1/4 tsp. salt may be substituted.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 3/4-lb.) whole chicken, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Classic Chicken And Dumplings falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Chicken And Dumplings

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