A whole chicken simmered to tender perfection with veggies and seasonings. Simple dumplings, made with pantry ingredients are simmered in the broth until plump and tender. Chicken and dumplings is easy to make from scratch and will be requested again and again.
Ingredients for Chicken and Dumplings
The Broth
This is a simple broth made with a whole chicken and vegetables. Onions and carrots add flavor. Use a large onion and leave the skin on to add extra color to the broth. You can add your favorite herbs, such as bay leaf, a pinch of poultry seasoning, and fresh parsley. We like to eat the veggies as a side dish, but feel free to chop the carrots & celery and add them back into your broth.
How to Make Dumplings
It’s so easy to make dumplings from scratch with basic ingredients (and doesn’t take much longer than making them with Bisquick). Flour, shortening, milk, baking powder, and salt are combined to make the dumplings. Don’t worry about making the dumplings perfect; it doesn’t matter how they’re cut as long as the dough is rolled to about 1/8-inch thick. This gives the dumplings the perfect consistency.
How To Make Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
Some Extra Tips
This will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. If freezing, it is best to freeze without the dumplings. They will become soggy. It is best to freeze the chicken and the dumplings separately. Did you enjoy this Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings Recipe? Leave a comment and rating below. © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
