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This old-fashioned chicken and dumplings recipe is comfort food that can't be topped! Few things scream "comfort food" quite as loudly as old-fashioned chicken and dumplings.
Chicken Pot Pie (with a whole wheat biscuit crust)
This satisfying chicken and dumplings recipe is as good as it gets! These are the simple ingredients you'll need to make this old-fashioned chicken and dumplings recipe:. It's a great way to use up leftovers! You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make traditional chicken and dumplings at home:.
Cook the chicken, salt, and vegetables in stock.
Easy No-Fail Flat Dumplings with Chicken
Prepare the dumpling mixture according to the recipe below. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture onto the simmering chicken. Transfer the chicken and dumplings to a separate bowl. Use the remaining stock to make gravy. Return the chicken and dumplings to the pot. Garnish with parsley. Use a cheese grater and stir! If it slides right off, it's still too thin.
Store your chicken and dumplings in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove. If you plan to keep your leftovers for more than five days, transfer them to a freezer-safe container or zip-top freezer bags.
Make sure to leave at least an inch of space at the top, as the liquid will expand during the freezing process. Squeeze out the excess air and freeze for up to three months. I added frozen peas and carrots and ended up with what reminded me of turkey pot pie. I seared my chicken first then added my chicken stock and veggies and baked instead of boiling the chicken. This gave it color and more flavor.
I also added rosemary and thyme. Editorial contributions by Corey Williams. Start the soup: Place chicken pieces in a large pot; add chicken stock, onions, celery, and salt.
Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, then simmer, partially covered, until chicken is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, make the dumplings: Beat egg and milk together in a large mixing bowl. Mix in 1 cup flour, baking powder, and salt. Grate cold butter into the wet flour mixture; stir in parsley. Dollop 6 large spoonfuls of dumpling mixture onto the top of the simmering chicken.
Cover the pot and steam dumplings until fluffy, 10 minutes more. Remove dumplings and chicken pieces to a large dish; shred chicken and discard bones. Cover and set aside, keeping warm. For the gravy: Strain stock left in the pot, pressing the vegetables to release more flavor; return stock to the pot. Season with pepper and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, to thicken. Stir in chicken and top with dumplings.