Classic Chicken and Dumplings: Discover Grandma’s Secret Recipe!
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A comforting and hearty dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy dumplings, perfect for family gatherings.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Steaming
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- In a large pot, boil the chicken in chicken broth until fully cooked, about 1 hour.
- Remove the chicken, let it cool, and shred the meat, discarding the bones and skin.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the shredded chicken back into the pot along with salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder.
- In a bowl, mix flour, milk, and melted butter to form a dough for the dumplings.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering chicken mixture.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg