Simple Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

Name: Simple Chicken And Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons shortening; 3 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 teaspoons chopped onions (I use green onions); 12 ounces canned chicken (in chunks) or 2 cups diced cooked chicken; Dumplings; 1 cup flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons shortening, melted; 1/2 cup milk

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons chopped onions (I use green onions)
12 ounces canned chicken (in chunks) or 2 cups diced cooked chicken
Dumplings
1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening, melted
1/2 cup milk

1
Melt shortening in dutch oven; blend in flour and salt. Add milk and chicken broth. Cook, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened.
2
Stir in onions and chicken (plus peas or broccoli if you would like); blend well.
3
Dumplings-Mix dry ingredients with shortening and milk. Stir only to moisten.
4
Drop by spoonfuls (I use a cookie scoop) into boiling chicken mixtures; cover with lid.
5
Cook for 15 minutes over low heat. Do not lift cover until cooking time is up!

448

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons shortening, 3 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Simple 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.

Simple Chicken And Dumplings

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