Mom'S Chicken And Dumplings (Chicken Paprika)

Name: Mom'S Chicken And Dumplings (Chicken Paprika)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken thighs, skin removed (boneless thighs if you can find them); water; 2 small onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon oil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 -2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste); 1 -2 tablespoon paprika; Dumplings; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 large egg, beaten; water

Servings: persons

4 lbs chicken thighs, skin removed (boneless thighs if you can find them)
water
2 small onions, chopped
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 -2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1 -2 tablespoon paprika
Dumplings
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 large egg, beaten
water

1
In a stock pot or dutch oven saute onions in butter until tender.
2
Add water until pot is about 1/3 full.
3
Add chicken thighs, garlic powder, salt, pepper and paprika.
4
Make sure water is covering the chicken, if not add more until it just covers.
5
Bring to a boil and then simmer for 90 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally.
6
In the meantime, make the dumplings: Mix the flour, salt, pepper and paprika in a medium bowl until combined.
7
Make a well in the center and drop in the egg and about 1/2 cup water.
8
Stir and add more water by the tablespoon until you have a sticky dough that just leaves the side of the bowl.
9
In a different large pot from chicken, boil water.
10
Drop dumpling mixture by the teaspoon into the boiling water.
11
(I use a regular teaspoon from my flatware, not a measuring spoon.) If dumpling mix is too sticky to drop from spoon, then dip the spoon into the boiling water, the dumpling should slide right off.
12
When dumplings start floating on top, remove them with a slotted spoon or drain them.
13
You may have to reduce the heat to see when they are floating.
14
About 30 minutes before chicken should be done, add the dumplings to the pot with the chicken.
15
After 30 minutes, you should have a delicious dish: the chicken should be tender enough that it is falling off of the bone and the dumplings should have made a thicker sauce out of the liquid the chicken was cooking inches.

1169

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

122

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

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.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs chicken thighs, skin removed (boneless thighs if you can find them), water, 2 small onions, chopped, 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon oil, and more.

Yes, Mom'S Chicken And Dumplings (Chicken Paprika) 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!