Chicken & Dumplings
A comforting chicken and dumplings dish with tender simmered chicken in a savory broth, topped with soft homemade dumplings for a classic, hearty meal.
Ingredients
Method
- Place prepared chicken pieces in large saucepan.
- Add water celery, onion and salt. Simmer, covered for 1 hour or until chicken is tender.
- Meanwhile, prepare dumplings. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until texture resembles that of split peas. Add milk to make a stiff dough.
- Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8″ thickness. Cut into 1-inch strips, squares or diamonds.
- Remove chicken from bone and return chicken meat to chicken stock. Bring chicken and stock to a boil. Add rolled dumplings, cover and boil for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
Food Exchanges: 3/4 cup of serving may be exchanged for 2 Medium Fat Meat, 1 Starch
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