How to Make Grandma's Chicken and Dumplings - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food dish that has been a staple in American households for generations. This simple yet hearty recipe is often passed down through families, each with their own unique twist. In my family, Grandma's chicken and dumplings recipe is a cherished tradition that brings back memories of cozy Sunday dinners and warm hugs.

There's something truly magical about the way the tender chicken, flavorful broth, and pillowy dumplings come together to create...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 whole chicken
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 2 cups chopped carrots
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Mix flour and shortening together in a bowl until it resembles cornmeal.
  • Slightly beat egg and milk together in a separate bowl. Add to flour mixture and stir to form a ball of dough. Place onto a floured surface; knead and roll as thin as possible using a floured rolling pin. Let dough stand for 2 hours.
  • Place chicken into a large pot and add water to just cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and continue to boil until chicken is no longer pink in the center and meat falls off of the bone, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the pot; strain broth and return to the pot. Add 2 cups water and bouillon. Remove meat from bones and return to broth. Add celery, carrots, and onion. Bring to a boil; continue to boil for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut dough into strips, approximately 1-inch wide. Tear strips and drop into boiling broth. Continue to boil for 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
  • Nutrition

    481 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 439mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 464mg