Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings Made Easy for Cozy Nights
A comforting dish that brings warmth to any cozy night.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 whole chicken
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- In a large pot, boil the chicken in the chicken broth until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Cut in the butter until crumbly, then stir in milk to form a dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the boiling broth.
- Add the shredded chicken back into the pot.
- Cook until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Season with black pepper and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For richer flavor, add vegetables like carrots and celery.
- Leftovers can be reheated on the stove, adding additional broth if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings