Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings: The Best Comfort Dish Ever
Experience the warmth and nostalgia of Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings, a classic comfort dish perfect for family gatherings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: none
- 1 whole chicken
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- In a large pot, cover the chicken with water and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer until cooked.
- Remove the chicken, let it cool, and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until tender.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk to form a dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the pot. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until dumplings are cooked through.
- Add shredded chicken back into the pot, stirring gently. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This dish is ideal for chilly evenings and can be easily reheated.
- Feel free to add different vegetables according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings, comfort food, family recipe