MOMMA'S BEST CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
There's a lot of love in those dumplings! This is comfort food at its best and so worth the time and effort. I love the ohhs, awws, and OMGs, smiles, and sighs of total satisfaction that come with this bowl of heaven.
Provided by MA McBridges
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken
Time 2h33m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrot, onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning; cook and stir until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Push vegetable mixture to the sides and add chicken; cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Pour enough water over the chicken to cover by 3 inches; bring to a boil. Stir, scraping the browned bits off of the bottom of the pot. Reduce heat; simmer until chicken is tender, about 1 hour. Transfer chicken and carrots to a serving plate with a large slotted spoon; let cool.
- Ladle 1/4 cup cooking liquid into a bowl; cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 tablespoons flour. Stir back into the pot.
- Place 2 cups flour in a large bowl; cut in shortening with 2 knives until mixture forms pea-sized bits. Mix in chilled chicken broth until dough is combined.
- Turn dough out onto a floured work surface. Knead 5 to 6 times; pat down to 1-inch thickness. Sprinkle lightly with flour; roll out to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut dough into squares with a sharp knife.
- Drop squares, in batches, into simmering cooking liquid, moving squares to the side with each addition. Partially cover pot; simmer until dumplings are firm, about 12 minutes. Separate any dumplings that stick together. Remove from heat; keep covered.
- Bone chicken; cut into bite-sized pieces and return to the pot. Chop carrot; return to the pot. Cool chicken and dumplings, about 30 minutes, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 718.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
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Mark Diecidue
[email protected]This was my first time making chicken and dumplings and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!
Khanu Malik
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the perfect comfort food.
collen dhanda
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Andrew Raphaelite
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a favorite. My family loves it!
Yt Rahim
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The chicken and dumplings are so comforting and filling.
Sangita Bista
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken and dumplings were both delicious.
Rhonda Breaux
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
kilawe annah
[email protected]I've tried many chicken and dumplings recipes, but this one is by far the best!
Abdallah Ziada
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Alana Alana
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dumplings turned out perfect! I will definitely be making this again.
Katrine Mwakha
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and everyone loved it.
Frank reloaded
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken and dumplings, but this recipe changed my mind! The dumplings were so light and fluffy, and the chicken was so tender and flavorful.
Ms Dee
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves the dumplings and I love how easy it is to make.
Vasheel Nand
[email protected]This was an amazing dish! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a hearty and comforting meal.