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homemade chicken and dumplins

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Amanda Spencer
@goodcookinmama
Carthage, TX

I got this recipe from my mother. This recipe was passed down in my dad's family from his step-grandmother. It's always a hit in my house! If more broth is needed, add canned broth or water and a chicken bouillon cube.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These homemade chicken and dumplings are an old-fashioned, comforting meal. There are very few ingredients, but the final outcome is very flavorful. The light and tender dumplings soak up the flavor of the broth. Thick and creamy, this is a cozy and filling dinner.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For homemade chicken and dumplins

  • water, enough to boil and for broth
  • 1 md
    whole chicken
  • 1 3/4 tsp
    salt, divided
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    shortening
  • 2 - 3 c
    all-purpose flour

How To Make homemade chicken and dumplins

  • Boil chicken in seasonings.
    1
    Boil chicken with water, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until done; about 1 hour.
  • Remove from broth and debone.
    2
    Then remove from broth and debone.
  • Add 1 tsp salt, baking powder, shortening, and 1 cup water to a bowl.
    3
    In a mixing bowl add 1 tsp salt, baking powder, shortening, and 1 cup water.
  • Add flour to form a bowl.
    4
    Add enough flour (about 2 cups) to make a dough. If you want, you can add a little yellow food coloring to the mixture before adding flour.
  • Roll dough very thin.
    5
    Roll out dough VERY THIN on a floured surface. Parchment paper or a silicone mat works great for rolling out dough.
  • Cut into strips.
    6
    Cut into strips; about 1" wide and 3" long.
  • Add strips of dough to the chicken broth.
    7
    Add the strips of dough (dumplings) to the boiling chicken broth.
  • Boil for 20 minutes.
    8
    Boil about 20 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
  • Add the chicken.
    9
    Add chicken.
  • Add seasonings.
    10
    Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Can also add 1 chicken bouillon cube or 1/4 tsp of poultry seasoning if desired.
  • Stir in seasonings.
    11
    Stir and serve.
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