Mrs Cribbs's Chicken and Dumplings

Warm, comforting, and irresistibly hearty, Mrs. Cribbs's Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate homestyle recipe for cozy evenings and family gatherings. This classic dish combines tender, slow-simmered chicken with a rich, aromatic broth infused with fresh vegetables, garlic, and a hint of bay leaf. The real star, however, is the fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth dumplings—made from scratch with a simple mixture of flour, baking powder, and butter—that soak up all the flavorful goodness of the stock. Perfectly seasoned with just the right touch of salt and pepper, this recipe ensures a satisfying meal that's ready in under two hours. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish and serve piping hot for a nostalgic favorite that will become a new staple in your kitchen. Keywords: chicken and dumplings recipe, homestyle cooking, hearty comfort food, classic chicken stew, homemade dumplings.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:115 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium (about 4-5 pounds) Whole chicken
• 8 cups Water
• 2 medium, diced Carrots
• 2 medium, diced Celery stalks
• 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 3 tablespoons, melted Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Place the whole chicken in a large stockpot and add the water, diced carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 3

Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool slightly. Strain the broth to remove solids, and return the broth to the pot.

Step 4

Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones and shred it into bite-sized pieces. Set it aside.

Step 5

To make the dumplings, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.

Step 6

Stir in the melted butter and milk until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth, spacing them apart since they will expand.

Step 8

Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and let the dumplings cook for about 15 minutes, or until they are fluffy and cooked through.

Step 9

Add the shredded chicken back to the pot and gently stir to combine. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat the chicken through.

Step 10

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 11

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your hearty, homemade chicken and dumplings!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4954.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1735.9

Total Fat 58.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 245.5mg	0%
Sodium 6833.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 238.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g	0%
Total Sugars 29.0g
Protein 72.1g	0%

Vitamin D 80.5IU	0%
Calcium 684.7mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 2862.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.7%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 54.0%