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 1/4 lb) whole chickens; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided; ¼ teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule; 3 cups self-rising flour; ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning; ½ cup shortening; 2 teaspoons bacon drippings; 1 cup milk

Servings: persons

1 (3 1/4 lb) whole chickens
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
¼ teaspoon pepper, divided
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
3 cups self-rising flour
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ cup shortening
2 teaspoons bacon drippings
1 cup milk

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["Bring chicken, water to cover, garlic powder, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; and 1/2 teaspoons 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.", "Cool chicken 30 minutes; skin, bone, and shred chicken.", "Skim fat from broth.", "Add chicken, bouillon, and remaining 1 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper to broth.", "Return to a simmer.", "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 lightly floured surface.", "Roll into 1/8"" thickness; cut into 1"" pieces.", "Drop dumplings, a few at a time, into simmering broth, stirring gently.", "Cover and simmer, stirring often, 25 minutes."]

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 1/4 lb) whole chickens, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, 2 ½ 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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