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Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

SUBMITTED BY: Karena

"This is comfort food that can't be beat!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 7 pounds cut up chicken pieces
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot place chicken pieces and add the chicken stock, onion, celery and 2 teaspoons of the salt. Put heat on medium low and simmer, partially covered, 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  2. To Prepare Dumplings: In a large mixing bowl beat together the egg and milk. Add the flour, remaining salt and baking powder and mix all together. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture is crumbly. Add 1 tablespoon of the parsley and mix. In 6 large spoonfuls, drop dumpling mixture onto the top of the simmering chicken. Cover the pot and let all simmer for 10 minutes more.
  3. To Make Gravy: Remove chicken and dumplings to a large serving bowl. Cover and set aside, keeping warm. Strain the stock left in the pot, pressing out any 'veggie liquid'. Return stock to pot. Combine water with remaining flour, then stir into the strained stock. Bring all to a boil, stirring constantly, to thicken. Return chicken and dumplings to pot, combing all gently. Serve with remaining parsley.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN
This was a good basic recipe but I did change a few things. First of all, I never, EVER boil a... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by COOKINGFORFUN
My Family really enjoyed this wonderful meal, I added Two chopped med. sized carrots which... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by CORBALEYSK
This tasted so good!! I have tried other dumpling recipies and this is the first that has... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2006 by Helene
I think this makes a good "base" for chicken and dumplings. It was very good, but I did make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by CAROLINA-BR
The dumplings got to be a little dry... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by texchef
I thought this was good and easy. Most dumpling recipes are too salty this one is not. But... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by BOOKOO10
if not overcooked very good and moist, reminds me of the kind that i used to get WAy down... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2005 by JAAFALLON
I actually used a bit over four pounds of chicken. It turned out great! I'm not sure if it's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by SANDRADON
I'm a new wife and I was able to whip this up easily, and It came out GREAT!! Thank You!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2005 by CYNDI9
I tried it and loved it. I usually make chicken pastry. This was similar, but different... MORE

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