Chicken and dumplings is a stew-like dish common in the Midwestern and Southern United States. There are several modern variations of the recipe, but in its origin, chicken and dumplings was a minimalistic meal. Traditionally, it consisted of chicken, chicken broth and simple dough with salt and pepper for seasonings. Old-fashioned chicken and dumplings are simple to prepare and yield several servings with minimal ingredients. Approximately half an hour is required to prepare homemade, old-fashioned chicken and dumplings. This recipe yields 14 to 16 servings.
Step 1
Combine the chicken pieces, chicken stock, chopped white onions, chopped celery, pepper and half of the salt in a large pot.
Step 2
Place the pot over medium-low heat, and partially cover it. Simmer its contents for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Blend the egg and milk in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the remaining salt, the flour and the baking powder until smooth. Add the butter and parsley to the mixture and blend into a soft dough. Divide into eight equal parts.
Step 4
Drop the eight parts of the dough into the large pot. Cover the pot and simmer its contents for an additional 10 minutes.
Step 5
Remove the pot from the heat, and serve the old-fashioned chicken and dumplings while hot.
Tips and Warnings
- Refrigerate any leftovers immediately, and consume them within 72 hours. The fresh parsley is strictly for flavor, so forgo it if you would prefer.
Things You'll Need
- 7 lbs. chicken pieces
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups chopped white onions
- 2/3 cup chopped celery
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- 2 tsp. salt, divided
- Large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- Large mixing bowl
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
References
- "The Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Cookbook"; Old Farmer's Almanac; 2008
- "Joy of Cooking: All About Chicken"; Irma S. Rombauer, et al.; 2000
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