Mama Nell'S Chicken And Slick Dumplings Recipe

Name: Mama Nell'S Chicken And Slick Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken and Broth; 1 whole chicken cut into pieces; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 medium sweet onion, roughly chopped; 4 celery stalks and leaves, roughly chopped; 4 carrots, peeled, roughly chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; Dumplings; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup cooled chicken broth (add an ice cube to cool); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, unless broth has lots of fat, may need a little less; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups all purpose flour; * butter, flour and 1/4 cup whipping cream to finish

Servings: persons

Chicken and Broth
1 whole chicken cut into pieces
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 medium sweet onion, roughly chopped
4 celery stalks and leaves, roughly chopped
4 carrots, peeled, roughly chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 teaspoons salt
Dumplings
2 eggs
1/3 cup cooled chicken broth (add an ice cube to cool)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, unless broth has lots of fat, may need a little less
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups all purpose flour
* butter, flour and 1/4 cup whipping cream to finish

1
Put vegetable oil in large pot on medium heat. Add onion, carrots and celery and cook until onions are transparent.
2
Add chicken pieces and bay leaf. Cover with water. Add two teaspoons salt and one teaspoon pepper. Simmer until chicken is tender enough to fall easily from the bone, probably about 25 minutes. May have to add more water to keep chicken covered.
3
Remove chicken from broth with a slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl to cool. Pour the broth through a colander and then pour strained broth back into the pot. Taste the broth and add more salt and pepper if needed.
4
Put flour in a bowl and slowly add beaten eggs, chicken broth, oil, and salt into center, mixing it into the flour with a fork. Keep mixing until it forms a ball. Knead dough in the bowl a couple of times to form a nice soft ball. Dough shouldn't be sticky. Add more flour if needed. Refrigerate dough for a couple of hours.
5
Divide the dough in half. Spread a newspaper on the counter, flour the paper and roll the dough on the paper until it is very thin. With a knife, cut the dough into strips about 1 inch wide. Then cut the strips into ~5 inch pieces. Let the dumplings sit for a while (10-15 minutes) to dry. Repeat with second half of dough
6
Remove skin and bones from cooling chicken and discard. Tear chicken into bite sized pieces using two forks and set aside until ready to add back to pot.
7
Bring broth to simmer. Gently slip the dumpling strips into simmering broth and let them cook for about fifteen minutes. Don't stir, but you may have to separate dumplings as you're adding with the end of a wooden spoon.
8
*To thicken broth, add two tablespoons room temperature butter to two tablespoons flour and combine well. Add to simmering broth and dumplings and stir to thicken, along with one-fourth cup whipping cream.
9
Add chicken to broth and dumplings. Turn heat to low. When chicken is heated through, serve in bowls and enjoy!

562

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken and Broth, 1 whole chicken cut into pieces, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 medium sweet onion, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Mama Nell'S Chicken And Slick 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.

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Mama Nell'S Chicken And Slick Dumplings

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Variations & substitutions

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