Description
A comforting and simple homemade chicken and dumplings dish made from scratch, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
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About 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
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6 to 8 cups chicken broth
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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Salt, to taste
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About 1 cup milk (a little less may be needed)
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a fork or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Stir in the milk with a fork until the dough comes together into a ball.
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Generously flour a clean work surface. Roll out the dough thinly using a floured rolling pin.
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Using a floured pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough into approximately 2-inch squares. It’s fine if the pieces aren’t perfect.
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Use a floured spatula to transfer the cut dumplings onto a heavily floured plate, layering with flour between the dumplings. If not cooking immediately, layer them on a cookie sheet with wax paper and flour, or freeze for later use.
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Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Add dumplings one at a time, stirring gently as you add them to prevent sticking. The flour on the dumplings will help thicken the broth.
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Simmer the dumplings for 15 to 20 minutes, until they are cooked through and no longer doughy.
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Stir in the cooked chicken and heat through. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal per serving (varies based on chicken and broth used)