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Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

Homemade Chicken and Dumplings are my favorite comfort food of all time! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Main
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken cut up or 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 ribs celery sliced
  • 4 whole carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 can 14, oz, chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
  • 2 tsp chicken bullion
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • water
  • Dumpling Ingredients
  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 4 Tbsp oil

Instructions

  • Combine chicken, celery, carrots, onion, chicken broth, parsley, chicken bullion, salt and pepper in a large pot.
  • Add enough water to cover chicken.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours.
  • Remove chicken and let cool.
  • Remove skin from chicken and tear meat from bones.
  • Return meat to soup; return to simmer.
  • In mixing bowl combine dumpling ingredients:flour, baking powder, salt, milk and oil; mix well to stiff dough.
  • Drop by tablespoons into simmering soup, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy.