APPLE CIDER CHICKEN 'N' DUMPLINGS

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I came up with this recipe one fall when I had an abundance of apple cider. Adding some to a down-home classic was a delectable decision. -Margaret Sumner-Wichmann, Questa, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 bone-in chicken thighs (3 pounds), skin removed
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup apple cider or juice
DUMPLINGS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cold butter
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
2/3 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, brown chicken in butter; remove and set aside. In the same pan, combine the onion, celery, parsley, salt and pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with flour and mix well. Add broth and cider. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add chicken. , Cover and bake for 45-50 minutes. Increase heat to 425°. , For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Combine egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Drop batter into 12 mounds onto hot broth. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10 minutes. Cover and bake until a toothpick inserted into a dumpling comes out clean, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 220mg cholesterol, Sodium 1548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 50g protein.

Alexandra Donoghue
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This recipe is easy to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients. I was able to find everything I needed at my local grocery store. It's a great weeknight meal.


Christine Sanders
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I'm not a big fan of apple cider, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The apple cider flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The chicken and dumplings were delicious.


cherish jones
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some grilled chicken from a previous meal and it worked perfectly in this dish. The dumplings were light and fluffy, and the apple cider gravy was delicious.


Md Yousuf jaman
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the dumplings are light and fluffy. The apple cider gravy is the perfect complement to the dish.


Oratile Madlala
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I made this recipe for a group of friends and they all loved it. The chicken was so tender and the dumplings were so fluffy. The apple cider gravy was the perfect finishing touch.


Sulman Gujjar
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken and dumplings are so flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Abhay Kandu
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I'm not a fan of dumplings, but I loved the chicken and apple cider gravy. I served it over rice instead of dumplings and it was still delicious.


Skylar Stump
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken from a previous meal and it worked perfectly in this dish. The dumplings were light and fluffy, and the apple cider gravy was delicious.


Froggy Him
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The chicken and dumplings were cooked perfectly, but I found the apple cider gravy to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less apple cider or adding some tart Granny Smith apples to the recipe.


Tshwaro Gailele
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I love that this recipe uses apple cider instead of water or broth. It gives the dish a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Tumubwine Cleophus
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This recipe is easy to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients. I was able to find everything I needed at my local grocery store. It's a great weeknight meal.


Muhammad Usman Arif
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I'm not a big fan of apple cider, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The apple cider flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The chicken and dumplings were delicious.


Mya Boyd
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I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the dumplings were cooked to perfection. The apple cider gravy was the perfect complement to the dish.


Hapture Elvis
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the dumplings were so light and fluffy. The apple cider gravy was the perfect finishing touch.


IvorTheGoat
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This apple cider chicken and dumplings recipe is a winner! The chicken was tender and juicy, the dumplings were fluffy and light, and the apple cider gravy was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.