Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Start the soup: Place chicken pieces in a large pot; add chicken stock, onions, celery, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, then simmer, partially covered, until chicken is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Meanwhile, make the dumplings: Beat egg and milk together in a large mixing bowl. Mix in 1 cup flour, baking powder, and salt.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Grate cold butter into the wet flour mixture; stir in parsley.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Dollop 6 large spoonfuls of dumpling mixture onto the top of the simmering chicken. Cover the pot and steam dumplings until fluffy, 10 minutes more.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Remove dumplings and chicken pieces to a large dish; shred chicken and discard bones. Cover and set aside, keeping warm.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'For the gravy: Strain stock left in the pot, pressing the vegetables to release more flavor; return stock to the pot.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Whisk water with remaining 1/2 cup flour until smooth; stir into the strained stock. Season with pepper and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, to thicken.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Stir in chicken and top with dumplings.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Serve with parsley and enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (20 servings total)