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Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings: A Cozy, Comforting Delight

Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
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A warm and inviting recipe that brings comfort to the table, featuring tender chicken and fluffy dumplings.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil and add the whole chicken.
  2. Cook the chicken until fully cooked, about 30-40 minutes, then remove and set aside to cool.
  3. Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and celery to the broth and cook until tender.
  4. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Add the milk to the flour mixture to form a dough.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the boiling broth. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, shred the chicken and add it back to the pot before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add herbs like thyme or parsley to the broth.
  • This recipe can be made a day ahead and reheated.

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Keywords: Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings, comfort food, cozy recipes

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