The Ultimate Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Chicken And Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stewing chicken, cut up; 2 quarts water, divided; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon peppercorn; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; Dumplings; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 egg, beaten; 1 1/4 cups broth, approximately

Servings: persons

1 stewing chicken, cut up
2 quarts water, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon peppercorn
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery
2 chicken bouillon cubes
Dumplings
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 egg, beaten
1 1/4 cups broth, approximately

1
In a large pot, add the chicken, 1 quart of water, onion, celery, garlic and peppercorns. Stew the chicken until completely cooked. Remove chicken from the broth and cool. Remove skin and bones. Cut the chicken into bite sized chunks or shred. Remove 1 - 2 cups broth to use in dumplings; allow to cool.
2
To the remaining broth, add the rest of the water, salt, pepper, bouillon cubes and shredded/cubed chicken and heat to simmering.
3
To make dumplings: Mix together dry ingredients. Mix egg with one cup of broth and add slowly to the dry ingredients. Use as much broth as needed to make a stiff dough. Knead the dough on floured board, roll very thin. Cut into 1-inch squares with a pizza cutter. Drop in simmering broth; cover and cook 20 minutes. Enjoy.
4
If freezing, I will freeze the dumplings, still uncooked, separately from the soup. When time to reheat it, just bring dumplings back to room temperature, reheat the soup to boiling and drop in the dumplings. Very tasty!

618

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Carbs

Protein

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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

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: 1 stewing chicken, cut up, 2 quarts water, divided, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon peppercorn, and more.

Yes, The Ultimate 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.

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The Ultimate Chicken And Dumplings

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Variations & substitutions

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