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.

Touhid Tv
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dumplings were too thick. I think I used too much flour.


Briana Dillard
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These dumplings were a little too bland for me. I added some extra salt and pepper, and they were much better.


Chiamaka Juliet
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I loved these dumplings! They were so light and fluffy.


Kerry Blankenship
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These dumplings were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Give Me8
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good chicken dumpling recipe for a long time. These dumplings are perfect.


Bryen Sampsen
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These dumplings were a lifesaver! I had a lot of leftover chicken, and I didn't know what to do with it. I found this recipe, and it was perfect. The dumplings were delicious, and they used up all of my leftover chicken.


Op rafi Op rafi
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I made these dumplings in a slow cooker, and they turned out great! I cooked them on low for 6 hours, and they were perfect.


Shakil Ahmad
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I added some chopped carrots and celery to the dumplings, and they were delicious! I also used chicken thighs instead of breasts, and they were very tender.


Nash
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These dumplings were delicious! I made them with chicken broth instead of water, and they were even better.


chif malang Baba
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dumplings were too thick. I think I used too much flour.


iqbal rahy
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These dumplings were a little bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and they were much better.


Mujim qais
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I made these chicken dumplings for a potluck, and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Annie Praylow
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These chicken dumplings were delicious! I used a whole chicken, and it made a lot of dumplings. I froze the leftovers, and they reheated well.


Ayimeh Patience
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I'm a beginner cook, and this recipe was easy to follow. The dumplings turned out great, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Tyquairious Palmer
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I love chicken dumplings, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The dumplings are always light and fluffy, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Araf Khan
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the dumplings turned out great! I used a rotisserie chicken to save time, and it worked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Najeeb Khan
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I'm not a big fan of chicken dumplings, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The dumplings were delicious, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Pawan Yadav
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This recipe brought back so many memories of my childhood. My grandmother used to make chicken dumplings all the time, and this recipe tastes just like hers. Thank you for sharing it!


Umar Amadu
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I've tried many chicken dumpling recipes, but this one is by far the best. The dumplings are so light and fluffy, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Abdul Ahad
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These dumplings were a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.