Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings: A Comforting Family Classic
Enjoy a hearty and delicious bowl of Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings that brings comfort to the dinner table.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until tender.
- Remove chicken and set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add butter, egg, and milk to the flour mixture, and stir until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the boiling broth.
- Add mixed vegetables and reduce heat.
- Shred the cooled chicken and return it to the pot.
- Cover and simmer until dumplings are cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings, comfort food, family recipe