Classic Chicken and Dumplings

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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."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.