Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken, broth, onion, carrots, and celery. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred meat, and return it to the pot.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk to form a dough.
- Drop dough by spoonfuls into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, until dumplings are cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Add a pinch of thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken and Dumplings, Comfort Food, Southern Cuisine
