Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings: A Cozy Comfort Food Delight
Enjoy a comforting bowl of Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings, perfect for chilly days and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil the chicken in chicken broth until cooked. Remove and shred the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter to form the dumpling dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the boiling broth.
- Add shredded chicken back into the pot and cook until dumplings are fluffy, about 15 minutes.
Notes
- For added flavor, include chopped vegetables such as carrots and celery into the broth.
- Adjust the seasoning according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings