Name: Homemade Chicken & Dumplings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (or 2–3 lbs bone-in chicken pieces); 3 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 bay leaves; 10 cups water (or enough to cover the chicken); 6 cups chicken broth; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt (for dumplings); 1/3 cup cold butter or shortening; 3/4 cup milk or buttermilk; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Description

There's something undeniably comforting about a hearty bowl of Homemade Chicken & Dumplings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 whole chicken (or 2–3 lbs bone-in chicken pieces)
3 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 bay leaves
10 cups water (or enough to cover the chicken)
6 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
1/3 cup cold butter or shortening
3/4 cup milk or buttermilk
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Start by placing the chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper into a large pot. Pour in enough water to completely cover the chicken. Bring this mixture to a vigorous boil, and then reduce the heat to let it gently simmer for about 45–60 minutes.
After your chicken is cooked through, carefully remove it from the pot. Allow the chicken to cool for a few minutes, then shred it into bite-sized pieces using a fork.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir in the milk until a soft dough begins to form.
On a floured surface, roll out the dumpling dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut this into strips or squares.
Return the broth to a gentle boil, and carefully drop the dumplings in one at a time. Allow them to simmer uncovered for about 15–20 minutes.
Finally, add the shredded chicken back into the pot with the dumplings and broth, allowing everything to simmer together for an additional 5–10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

Ensure that the chicken is thoroughly cooked to prevent any foodborne illnesses. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Category: Dinner

Nutrition

Calories: 420 kcal
Sodium: 850 mg
Protein: 30 g