Best 11 Old Fashioned Chicken Dumplings Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, there exists a dish that has stood the test of time, a culinary masterpiece that embodies the essence of comfort and nostalgia: old-fashioned chicken dumplings. These delectable morsels, steeped in tradition and brimming with flavor, transport you back to a simpler time, where the aroma of savory broth and the tender embrace of dumplings filled your senses. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a journey to discover the best recipe for old-fashioned chicken dumplings is an endeavor that promises to tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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This is comfort food that can't be beat!

Provided by Karena

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 pounds cut up chicken pieces
4 cups chicken stock
2 onions, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 teaspoons salt
1 egg
¼ cup milk
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 cup water
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot place chicken pieces and add the chicken stock, onion, celery and 2 teaspoons of the salt. Put heat on medium low and simmer, partially covered, 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  • To Prepare Dumplings: In a large mixing bowl beat together the egg and milk. Add 1 cup flour, remaining salt and baking powder and mix all together. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture is crumbly. Add 1 tablespoon of the parsley and mix. In 6 large spoonfuls, drop dumpling mixture onto the top of the simmering chicken. Cover the pot and let all simmer for 10 minutes more.
  • To Make Gravy: Remove chicken and dumplings to a large serving bowl. Cover and set aside, keeping warm. Strain the stock left in the pot, pressing out any 'veggie liquid'. Return stock to pot. Combine water with remaining flour, then stir into the strained stock. Bring all to a boil, stirring constantly, to thicken. Return chicken and dumplings to pot, combing all gently. Serve with remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 132.8 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 699.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS (MADE EASY)



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My recipe for chicken and dumplings isn't old fashioned -- but the flavor is! Table-ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories     Stew

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups chunked boneless skinless rotisserie-cooked chicken
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (5 1/4 cups)
1 dash black pepper
1 dash parsley flakes or 1 dash dried chives
1 dash poultry seasoning
1 pinch nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary (optional)
1 1/8 cups Bisquick
1/3 cup milk
1 dash parsley flakes or 1 dash dried chives
1 dash ground black pepper
snipped fresh parsley (or dried parsley or dried chives) or chives (or dried parsley or dried chives)

Steps:

  • NOTE: IF USING SALTED BUTTER, USE TWO 14.5 OUNCE CANS CHICKEN BROTH PLUS TWO CUPS WATER. (STEP ONE): Chop deboned skinless chicken into bite-sized pieces; set aside.
  • MELT 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and cook until bubbly and light golden, stirring often for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth and seasonings. Bring mixture to boiling then reduce heat to medium. Add chunked or diced chicken; stir.
  • COMBINE the dumpling dough ingredients, stirring only until soft dough forms (do not overmix). Drop dough quickly by teaspoons in a single layer over surface of bubbling gravy on one half of large saucepan (do not roll or press dough, or submerge beneath the gravy). Simmer mixture UNCOVERED for 10 minutes.
  • GARNISH tops of dumplings with parsley or chives.
  • COVER then reduce heat to medium-low.
  • SIMMER covered for 10 additional minutes; UNCOVER and remove from heat.
  • LIFT out dumplings individually using a small slotted spoon, placing them onto a plate, leaving dumplings garnished side-up.
  • STIR chicken and gravy using a wooden spoon (gently scraping bottom of saucepan while stirring).
  • LADLE the chicken/gravy mixture into bowls, then arrange dumplings over the top.
  • SERVE and enjoy.

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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This is an old family recipe developed by my grandmother, whose arthritic hands would not allow her to roll noodles. Each generation has made small changes to suit their families. A simple and wholesome chicken and dumpling soup.

Provided by Lana Walker

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 pound) whole chicken
4 cubes chicken bouillon
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with water, and add whole chicken. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat. Simmer until tender, about 1 to 2 hours.
  • Remove chicken from broth, and set aside to cool. Reserve broth. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; cut into bite size pieces. Discard skin and bones.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together flour and salt. Break one egg into flour, and stir with fork till stiff. Continue adding eggs one at a time until all are incorporated. The dough should be very stiff.
  • Bring broth to a boil. Add bouillon cubes; stir until cubes have dissolved.
  • Using a fork and knife, pick up dough on fork. Hold over boiling broth, and cut off small pieces into broth until all the dough has been used. Stir, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add chicken meat, and stir. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 294.7 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 51.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1362 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN "N" DUMPLINGS



Old-Fashioned Chicken

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 3- to 4-pound chicken, cut into pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup milk
1 egg
Butter/flour roux, 50/50
Gravy, for serving

Steps:

  • For the chicken: In a large pot, cover the chicken with water and add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil and let simmer until cooked through, about 40 minutes. Let cool, then remove the chicken meat from the bones. Add the shredded chicken back to the broth and reserve.
  • For the dumplings: Add the flour, baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt to a mixing bowl and mix well. Add the milk and egg and mix well with a fork. Bring the reserved chicken broth to a simmer. Drop the dough into the broth by the spoonful and simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Add some roux and cook until the broth has thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the chicken "n" dumplings covered with gravy.

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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Here's a meal-in-one that's sized right for a pair. The whole dinner comes together on the stovetop, so you can enjoy a great meal and still get out of the kitchen in a hurry. -Claire Bruno, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 small potato, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
DUMPLINGS:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch ground cloves
Dash salt
3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf. , For dumplings, in a small bowl, combine the flour, parsley, baking powder, cloves and salt. Stir in milk just until moistened. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto simmering chicken mixture. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

GREAT OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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Comfort on a plate! This rich, creamy chicken and dumplings recipe is a delight to the tastebuds and is a great addition to anyone's recipe box.

Provided by Jewel Hall

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 10

CHICKEN, BROTH AND DUMPLINGS
1 cut up whole chicken
2 stick butter, salted or unsalted (added to chicken broth later)
2 tsp salt (or to taste)
black pepper to taste
2 1/2 c plain flour
1 tsp more of salt
ice water,added to consistency (i put 3-4 pieces of ice in glass and run water over them)
extra plain flour to the side
rolling pin & floured surface

Steps:

  • 1. Wash and place cut up chicken in a Dutch Oven with plenty of water to boil. Add salt to boiling chicken, to taste, can add more later if necessary. Add black pepper to taste, can add more later if necessary. Start chicken and water on high to a good rolling boil. Turn down to medium low after adding salt and black pepper. Be sure there is plenty of water in pot, this will be your broth. It should always cover chicken well. If necessary, add more Hot water. Put lid on pot and keep on medium low for the chicken to cook, checking level of water occasionally. When chicken is tender, check with fork, (add the 2 sticks of butter and turn pot off.) Let chicken and broth cool in pot with lid on.
  • 2. When chicken and juice has cooled enough to pick chicken off bone, lift chicken from pot into a large bowl. Remove chicken from bone then add the meat back to pot and discard bones. Keep lid on pot, broth should be about 1/2 dutch oven full. Turn the burner down to simmer.
  • 3. In a medium sized bowl add the flour and combine it with one teaspoon of salt. Have your floured surface ready and your rolling pin along with a glass of ice water. Begin adding ice water to flour and salt mixture slowly. When you can stir it stiffly, rake on to floured surface. Make sure you put flour on rolling pin. Press out dough to flatten as much as possible with your hands, sprinkle some more flour on dough. Begin rolling the dough with the rolling pin to about 1/8 inch thickness. It may take some elbow grease but it will be worth it. Using a sharp paring knife cut the dumplings into 1/2 inch strips. It's OK if they have some dusting of flour on them. The dumplings can remain on floured surface and cure or dry a little. You want them to be stiff.
  • 4. Turn up chicken and broth to medium high and begin adding the dumplings. They should lift easily across your hand and hang down. Make sure chicken and broth are in a rolling boil before adding the dumplings. This is a slow process so don't rush, if it becomes necessary to turn the burner down, that's okay. You will add dumplings until most are in the pot. You want the broth to be thick enough but not too thick. Now turn pot down to low and cover with lid.
  • 5. The dumplings will simmer on low until they begin to change and become somewhat translucent. Take out a few into a small bowl to cool and taste your salt and black pepper content to your liking. Turn off burner and leave lid on for several more minutes. Stir them and check for thickness of broth. It will become thicker as it cools.
  • 6. You may have to practice a few times, I did. However, you will get it down pat and your chicken and dumplings will be in huge demand. My deceased mother in law taught me the Midas Touch with these dumplings and you can learn it too. If you haven't, please read my personal story about learning to make these dumplings. They are AWESOME !!!

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN AND CORNMEAL DUMPLINGS RECIPE



Old-Fashioned Chicken and Cornmeal Dumplings Recipe image

Provided by Coppermouse

Number Of Ingredients 14

For Dumplings:
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 large skinless boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup all-purpose baking mix (like Bisquick)
1/2 cup cornmeal
2/3 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large sauce pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with the salt. Add the chicken to the Dutch oven and cook, turning occasionally until browned, about 7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a plate. Add the onion, carrots, celery and remaining oil to the Dutch oven. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are very tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook 1 minute. Return the chicken to the Dutch oven. Add the broth, peas and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally until the stew begins to thicken slightly, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, to make the dumplings, stir together the baking mix, cornmeal and buttermilk in a medium bowl until a soft dough forms. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the simmering stew, making about 10 dumplings. Simmer uncovered, 10 minutes. Cover and simmer until the dumplings have doubled in size and are cooked through, about 10 minutes longer.

ULTRA LOW FAT OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS



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Another treasure from "Fat Free and Ultra Low Fat recipes from Doris' Kitchen" by Doris Cross in Stillwater, OK. This is the only way I will make chicken soup now. Great for any time of year. Really hits the spot when I have a cold. I like to add jar of mushrooms, even though recipe does not call for it. ****Edited to clarify that "old fashioned" dumplings is what the author named the recipe & the dumplings are not like our grandmas' dumplin's; these are a low fat alternative. (I sometimes use the frozen dumplings or noodles from the store, which changes the fat content.)

Provided by Tina A

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup flour
3 egg whites
1/2 cup 1% fat cottage cheese
1/8 cup water
1 pinch salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in chunks
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, remove fat from top
3 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup celery, chopped fine
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon parsley
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • To prepare chicken with broth:.
  • Spray large pot with non stick cooking spray. Add chicken pieces and brown. (I prefer to cook chicken breasts whole & cut after they are cooked.).
  • Add chicken broth, water and all ingredients.
  • Simmer 30 minutes over low heat, uncovered.
  • To prepare dumplings:.
  • Beat combined egg whites and cottage cheese with mixer. (The lumps will not go away until cooked.) Add water and salt and mix well. Add half the flour and mix by hand, mix well and add remaining flour and mix.
  • To cook dumplings:.
  • Bring chicken broth to a rolling boil. Using a tablespoon of dough at a time, drop dumplings into boiling stock. After all dough has been dropped in, reduce heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes. If a thicker, richer broth is desired, uncover and cook longer. (Optional, serve sprinkled with Molly McButter.).

OLD FASHIONED HOMEMADE CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS



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This is definitely a delicious old fashioned chicken and dumplings recipe. It reminds us of something mom used to make. The from-scratch airy dumplings soak up the chicken flavor of the homemade broth. We opted to use a whole roasting chicken which, when shredded, adds tons of meat that mixes with the tasty dumplings. The perfect...

Provided by Linda Griffith

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 12

CHICKEN & BROTH
2-4 chicken breasts (bone-in with skin) or 1 whole 3 lb chicken
1 stick butter
2 pkg chicken bouillon (or 2 spoonfuls)
DUMPLINGS
1 stick butter, melted
3 large eggs
1/2 c milk, 2%
5 c all-purpose flour, divided
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 drops of yellow food coloring (or substitute a pinch of Turmeric)

Steps:

  • 1. CHICKEN AND BROTH: Place chicken breast or whole chicken with skin in a Dutch oven and cover with water.
  • 2. Add a stick of butter and chicken bouillon. Cook over medium heat until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes for chicken breasts or 1 hr 15 minutes for the 3 lb chicken. Remove chicken from the broth and let chicken cool. Do not get rid of the broth. Remove skin and bones and discard. Shred chicken or chop into bite-size pieces. I don't put mine back into the broth until after the dumplings have cooked.
  • 3. FOR DUMPLINGS: In a small mixing bowl, add eggs to the melted butter. Whisk.
  • 4. Take half of a shell and add milk to it six times... pour into the egg mixture.
  • 5. Add in salt and pepper.
  • 6. Add 3 cups of flour; mixing in the flour a little at a time.
  • 7. You want the dough to be rather sticky.
  • 8. Add a couple of drops of yellow food coloring to give it a rich looking blend.
  • 9. Heap about 2 cups of flour onto a wooden board or counter.
  • 10. Using a tablespoon, add about a cup of the mixture to the center of the flour.
  • 11. Start incorporating the flour and the dough until you can roll it out and it doesn't stick.
  • 12. Roll very thin.
  • 13. Using a pizza cutter, cut strips of the dough.
  • 14. Add to the broth. Make sure it is boiling rapidly and that you have plenty of broth to keep your dumplings from scorching.
  • 15. Turn down to low while you make the next batch. It's easier to roll out using small batches than trying to roll it all out at one time.
  • 16. After you have added the last dumpling, add the chicken back to the Dutch oven and stir very gently.
  • 17. Remove from heat and place a lid on the pot.
  • 18. Let sit for 10 minutes or so before serving.

OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS



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This recipe is easy and inexpensive to make. I have no idea where this recipe came from. My mom made it, her mom made it, and so on and no idea how far back that goes. We've modernized the recipe a bit by adding chicken soup base for flavor and using boneless skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs, although you can use a whole...

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

DUMPLINGS
4 c all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1 c vegetable shortening
2 c milk
BROTH
2 Tbsp butter or canola oil (butter adds wonderful flavor!)
4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6-7 c water
2 Tbsp chicken soup base
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in the bottom of a dutch oven, add chicken and saute until just done. Set aside.
  • 2. Meanwhile, sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in shorting, mix by hand until mixture resembles a coarse meal, should be somewhat lumpy. Pour in milk and blend until soft (biscuit) dough forms. Shape into 2" balls.
  • 3. Add 6-7cups of water to the chicken. Add chicken soup base, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil, and drop dough balls, gently into pot so they float across the top. Do not stir.
  • 4. Cover tightly; reduce heat and simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes. If mixture is not thick enough, add more flour paste and stir very gently until broth reaches desired thickness.

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by Tabatha

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 whole chicken cut up
splash of oil
2 stalks celery, diced
1 can peas
3 carrots chopped
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 tsp salt
2 TBS PARSLEY
1 tsp tsp pepper
2 cans chicken broth (14oz)each
DUMPLINGS
1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning OR CHICKEN BOULLION POWDER
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 EGG

Steps:

  • BOIL CHICKEN ,veggies, IN WATER TIL DONE, REMOVE CHICKEN FROM POT AND REMOVE BONES. ADD BACK TO THE STOCK, ADD CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP AND BROTH (MAY NEED TO ADD A BIT MORE WATER ) ADD SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE DUMPLINGS MIX FLOUR, SEASONING, SODA,EGG, SALT AND BUTTERMILK TIL YOU GET YOUR DOUGH, DROP IN SPOONFULLS INTO THE BROTH, CONTINUE TO COOK UNTIL DUMPLINGS ARE DONE AND ENJOY.

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to ensure there's enough space for the dumplings to cook without overcrowding.
  • Bring the broth to a boil before adding the dumplings. This will help the dumplings cook evenly.
  • Drop the dumplings into the boiling broth one at a time. This will prevent them from sticking together.
  • Gently stir the dumplings as they cook to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Cook the dumplings until they are cooked through. This will take about 10-12 minutes.
  • Serve the dumplings immediately with additional broth or gravy.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned chicken dumplings are a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With a few simple tips, you can make this classic dish at home. So gather your ingredients and give it a try! You won't be disappointed.

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