This old fashioned chicken and dumplings recipe is a family favorite meal that is comforting and delicious.
Ingredients :
Broth
1 whole chicken 4 to 5 pounds, cut into pieces*
1 yellow onion cut into quarters
3 large carrots cut into thirds
3 ribs celery cut into thirds
8 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
salt and black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf or a ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning, optional
For the Dumplings
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
⅓ cup shortening
½ teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
Other
4 tablespoons cornstarch
chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions :
In a large soup pot, combine the chicken, onion, carrots, and celery. Add salt to taste (about ½ teaspoon).
Add chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 45-60 minutes or until the chicken is tender and cooked through. While the broth is simmering, prepare dumplings below.
Remove chicken and vegetables from the broth. Discard skin and bones and chop remaining chicken, set aside.
Gently add dumplings to broth. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
Stir chicken (and vegetables if desired) into the broth and cook about 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
