LUCINDA'S CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

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Halfway between a soup and a stew, this hearty one-pot meal is great for a crowd. Take a cue from the American South and try adding sliced hard-boiled egg to the pot. If you're not a fan of parsnips and turnips, substitute these ingredients with cut-up raw potatoes.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3- to 4-pound chicken
1 onion, halved but root end left intact
1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
4 sprigs of fresh parsley
1 turnip, trimmed and chopped
2 parsnips, coarsely chopped
8 to 10 cups water
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or parsley

Steps:

  • To make the chicken, place the chicken into a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. Add the onion, carrot, celery, parsley, turnip, and parsnips to the pot and barely cover with the water.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to a simmer, partially cover, and simmer for 50 minutes. Lift out the chicken and vegetables. Discard the onion halves and parsley sprigs. Continue to simmer the broth for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the salt. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones and shred into large pieces. You'll have 4 cups of shredded chicken. Use 2 to 4 cups as desired.
  • To make dumplings, in a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and dill or parsley to combine.
  • Drop the dough, 1 tablespoon at a time onto the simmering broth. Cover and cook until the dumplings have cooked through 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully return the shredded chicken and the vegetables to the pot. Reheat for 1 minute. Serve in wide bowls with big spoons.

Nirosha Nirmali
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This is my go-to chicken and dumplings recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too.


Surachhya Karmacharya
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I've tried this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The dumplings are light and fluffy, and the broth is flavorful and comforting. It's a great comfort food for a cold winter day.


Bts Lover
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dumplings turned out hard and rubbery.


hellen nassali
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Meh.


Gobinda prasad chaudhary
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The dumplings are always light and fluffy, and the broth is flavorful and comforting. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too.


RANA ARSLAN NAWABZADA
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Not bad, but I've had better.


md ratul sheikh
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This was my first time making chicken and dumplings, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


mdemon mahaud
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The dumplings were a bit dry, but the broth was delicious.


makoha nicolus
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Great recipe! I've made it twice now and it's always a crowd pleaser.


Has pk Funy
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Made this last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The dumplings were so light and fluffy, and the broth was flavorful and hearty.


Antonio Pena
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Easy to follow, delicious results!


Siki malik
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I'm always looking for a good chicken and dumplings recipe, and this one definitely didn't disappoint! The dumplings were light and fluffy, and the broth was flavorful and comforting. This dish is sure to become a family favorite.