Description
A simple recipe for classic, comforting chicken and dumplings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup cold water
Instructions
- Pour chicken broth into a large pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and pepper.
- Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold water, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, about 5 times.
- Roll the dough out thinly, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into small squares or strips for the dumplings.
- Drop the dumplings one by one into the simmering broth.
- Add the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- If the stew thickens too much, add a little more broth or water.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: chicken and dumplings, homestyle, comfort food, soup, easy dumplings