Jessie's Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Name: Jessie's Chicken and Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 cups water; 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup milk; 1 large onion, chopped (or cut to liking); 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans mixed vegetables (potatoes, corn, carrots, green beans, peas); salt and pepper; dumplings; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup vegetable shortening (Crisco); 1 egg, beaten; ½ cup milk

Servings: persons

3 -4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups water
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 large onion, chopped (or cut to liking)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans mixed vegetables (potatoes, corn, carrots, green beans, peas)
salt and pepper
dumplings
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable shortening (Crisco)
1 egg, beaten
½ cup milk

1
Boil chicken breasts in a large pot of water until cooked thoroughly.
2
While chicken is cooking, prepare dumplings.
3
Save 2 cups of chicken water and drain the rest.
4
Remove chicken and cut up chicken into pieces.
5
Add 2 cups of chicken broth/stock.
6
Leave water and broth in pot on low setting.
7
(If you think you may need more, save more than 2 cups of water that chicken was cooked in).
8
DUMPLINGS: In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and shortening with a fork.
9
Add 1/2 cup milk; mix to forn dough.
10
Roll dough to a 1/4 inch thickness on floured surface.
11
Cut into 4 inch strips with sharp knife.
12
Drop dumplings into simmering chicken broth.
13
Simmer until dumplings are done.
14
Add chicken, vegetables (drained) and milk to dumplings.
15
Add salt and pepper to taste.
16
Cook slowly for 10 minutes or until thickness/liking.

643

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 cups water, 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Jessie's Chicken and Dumplings 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.

Jessie's Chicken and Dumplings

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