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Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings: The Best Comfort Food Recipe

The Best Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
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A comforting and classic recipe for chicken and dumplings that will remind you of home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring the chicken and broth to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove the chicken, let it cool, then shred the meat.
  4. Add the vegetables to the broth and cook until tender.
  5. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, baking powder, butter, and milk to form the dumpling dough.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering broth, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  7. Return shredded chicken to the pot and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can add herbs for extra flavor.
  • Use leftover chicken for a quicker meal.

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