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Old Time Chicken & Dumplings From Scratch ~ Easy

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Chicken and Dumplings

Cultural Context

Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food in the United States, often associated with Southern cuisine. It combines tender chicken with fluffy dumplings in a savory broth, making it a hearty dish for family gatherings or cold weather. Variations exist across regions, with some adding vegetables or using different types of dumplings.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
32 oz Chicken Stock
6 Cups water
1 tablespoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1/2 Onion Chopped
3 Carrots chopped
3 Celery stalks chopped
1/4 cup Broth for thickening
2 Cups All purpose flour
2 Eggs
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 cup Broth

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and lower in calories; chicken thighs are more affordable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients; all-purpose flour is often less expensive.

1

In a large pot, combine 32 oz of chicken stock and 6 cups of water.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, chopped onion, chopped carrots, and chopped celery to the pot.

3

Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer.

4

For the dumplings, in a bowl, mix together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 eggs, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.

5

Add 1/4 cup of broth to the dumpling mixture and stir until combined.

6

Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the simmering soup.

7

Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook until they are fluffy and cooked through.

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