Description
Classic comfort in a bowl—this homestyle chicken and dumplings recipe features tender chicken, rich broth, and soft rolled dumplings made from scratch.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Broth:
1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs), cut into pieces
8 cups water
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp poultry seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
1 onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
For the Dumplings:
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¼ cup shortening or butter
⅔ cup milk
Instructions
In a large pot, combine chicken, water, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion, and celery.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 1½ hours until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken, cool slightly, then debone and shred the meat. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
While broth is heating, prepare the dumplings:
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in shortening or butter until crumbly.
Stir in milk just until dough forms.
Roll out dough to ⅛ inch thick on a floured surface and cut into strips or squares.
Bring broth to a gentle boil. Drop in dumplings one at a time, stirring gently.
Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until dumplings are tender and cooked through.
Serve hot with fresh cracked pepper.
Notes
Vegetables: Add carrots or peas for extra flavor and color.
Herbs: Stir in fresh thyme or rosemary for an herbal twist.
Creamy broth: Add a splash of cream at the end for richness.
Shortcuts: Use rotisserie chicken and store-bought broth for quicker prep.
Thick dumplings: For a heartier variation, make dumplings thicker like drop biscuits.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Soup, Comfort Food
- Method: Simmering, Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern American
