Grandma's Chicken & Dumplings (Pre 1917 Recipe)

Name: Grandma's Chicken & Dumplings (Pre 1917 Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (or cut up I have used both); 12 onion, diced (or minced onion which I use); ¼ cup parsley; water; salt; 1 cup enriched flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder (make sure it is not expired); ½ cup milk; 2 tablespoons shortening (if using melted fat, let it cool before mixing salad oil can be used)

Servings: persons

1
Put the chicken in a crock pot and pour water up to the top of the crock pot (or a level where it wont boil over but cover chicken completely) Add onion, parsley and salt.
2
Cover and let cook all day on low without stirring.
3
If you don't stir the chicken is much easier to de-bone.
4
De-bone chicken and move broth to a large stock pot.
5
Cook on high until boiling.
6
(making the dumplings in the meantime).
7
Add de-boned chicken to broth then add dumplings one at a time while broth is boiling so they don't clump together until all are added.
8
The broth will froth a little but it will go back down.
9
Stir occasionally if needed.
10
(I add 1 tbls corn starch mixed with 1/4 cup cold water to thicken when needed.
11
It does not always require it.
12
Depending on how much broth you have.
13
I like it a little creamy instead of watery.)
14
Dumplings:.
15
Mix all ingredients very well.
16
(let dough rest about 1 min before rolling out) Roll out on floured surface to desired thickness.
17
I do it kinda thin to get more dumplings.
18
They puff up as they cook.
19
I use a pizza cutter and cut about 1 inch strips then the same the opposite direction.
20
Kinda like a checkerboard pattern.

296

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken (or cut up I have used both), 12 onion, diced (or minced onion which I use), ¼ cup parsley, water, and more.

Yes, Grandma's Chicken & Dumplings (Pre 1917 Recipe) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!