Mama'S Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

Name: Mama'S Chicken And Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 or 5 lb.) stewing chicken; 6 c. boiling water; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning; 2 carrots, thinly sliced; 3 celery stalks, chopped; 9 small white onions; 8 small potatoes; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 beaten egg; 1/4 c. milk; 3/4 c. flour

Servings: persons

1 (4 or 5 lb.) stewing chicken
6 c. boiling water
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
2 carrots, thinly sliced
3 celery stalks, chopped
9 small white onions
8 small potatoes
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 beaten egg
1/4 c. milk
3/4 c. flour

1
Cut chicken into joints, season with poultry seasoning and stew for 1 hour in salted boiling water with poultry seasoning, half the carrots and celery and one of the onions until tender. Remove chicken.
2
Strain stock and discard the vegetables. Add water to stock to make 6 cups.
3
Add remaining vegetables; bring to a boil.
4
Blend flour, salt and baking powder. Combine milk and egg with dry ingredients, making a soft sticky dough. When chicken broth is boiling, drop dumpling batter, 1/2 teaspoon of dough at a time. Cover and boil for 10 minutes.
5
Mix cornstarch with a little cold water.
6
Stir into simmering pot and return chicken. Simmer. Stir until chicken is hot and gravy is clear.

3640

kcal

Calories

364

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 or 5 lb.) stewing chicken, 6 c. boiling water, 1 Tbsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning, and more.

Yes, Mama'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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mama'S Chicken And Dumplings

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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