Old Fashion Chicken N Dumplings

Transport your taste buds back to the comfort of grandma’s kitchen with this soul-warming Old Fashion Chicken N Dumplings recipe. Featuring tender shredded chicken cooked in a rich, aromatic broth infused with carrots, celery, garlic, and onions, this dish truly embodies classic homemade comfort food. The crowning glory? Soft, fluffy dumplings made from scratch with a buttery, tender crumb that soak up the savory flavors of the broth. Perfect for cozy family dinners, this one-pot wonder comes together in just under two hours, making it the ultimate choice when you’re craving a hearty, old-fashioned meal. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve steaming hot for a dish that’s as nostalgic as it is delicious. Keywords: old-fashioned chicken and dumplings recipe, homemade chicken soup, comfort food ideas, classic Southern recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:115 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 piece Chicken (whole, about 3-4 lbs)
• 3 pieces Carrots (peeled and sliced)
• 3 pieces Celery stalks (chopped)
• 1 piece Yellow onion (quartered)
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves (smashed)
• 8 cups Chicken broth
• 2 pieces Bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 4 tablespoons Butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.75 cup Whole milk
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the whole chicken into a large stockpot and add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, chicken broth, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 45-60 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

Step 3

Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Remove and discard the bay leaves.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Strain the broth to remove the vegetables and return the liquid to the pot. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 6

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 7

Slowly pour in the milk and stir until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.

Step 8

Bring the broth to a gentle boil and drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the pot. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook the dumplings for 12-15 minutes, or until they are cooked through and fluffy.

Step 9

Add the shredded chicken back into the pot and gently stir to combine. Let it heat through for another 5 minutes.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3505.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2779.5

Total Fat 136.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 418.1mg	0%
Sodium 11064.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 240.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 27.7g
Protein 143.6g	0%

Vitamin D 80.5IU	0%
Calcium 611.3mg	0%
Iron 19.9mg	0%
Potassium 3784.1mg	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: 44.5%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 34.7%