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Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings: Comforting Family Favorite

Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings

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Enjoy this comforting and hearty Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings recipe that brings family together around the dinner table.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, boil the chicken in chicken broth until fully cooked.
  2. Remove chicken, shred the meat, and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add butter, egg, and milk to the flour mixture and stir until combined.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the boiling broth.
  6. Add vegetables and cooked chicken back into the pot.
  7. Simmer until dumplings are cooked through.

Notes

  • For more flavor, add herbs like thyme or parsley.
  • Adjust the thickness of the broth by adding more or less flour.

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