Classic Williamsburg Inn Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Name: Classic Williamsburg Inn Chicken and Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds chicken; 1 each onions sliced; 1 each carrots sliced; 2 ribs celery; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons butter or chicken fat; 6 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; ⅛ teaspoon paprika; 1/2 cup light cream (half&half); 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening; 3/4 cup milk

Servings: persons

4 pounds chicken
1 each onions sliced
1 each carrots sliced
2 ribs celery
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter or chicken fat
6 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
⅛ teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup light cream (half&half)
2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
3/4 cup milk

1
Simmer the chicken, onion, carrot, celery, and salt in enough water to cover until the chicken is done, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
2
Remove the chicken from the broth.
3
When it is cool enough handle, remove the skin and bones and dice the chicken.
4
Strain the stock and, if necessary, add enough water to make 1 quart.
5
Melt the butter or chicken fat in a heavy saucepan.
6
Stir in the flour mixed with the paprika.
7
Add the chicken stock gradually, stirring constantly; cook for 2 minutes.
8
Add the chicken, cream, and pepper and adjust the seasoning to taste.
9
Spoon the Dumplings on top of the gently bubbling chicken mixture and cover.
10
Cook for 15 minutes Without lifting the lid.
11
Sift the dry ingredients three times.
12
Blend in the shortening with a pastry blender or fork.
13
Add the milk and mix well.
14
Dip a teaspoon into cold water and then into the dough.
15
Spoon the dumplings on top of the gently bubbling chicken Cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
16
Serve at once.

1238

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

157

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds chicken, 1 each onions sliced, 1 each carrots sliced, 2 ribs celery, and more.

Yes, Classic Williamsburg Inn 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 Williamsburg Inn Chicken and Dumplings

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