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simple chicken and dumplings

Classic Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings is my go-to comfort food when I want something hearty and satisfying. This recipe keeps it simple with tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich, flavorful broth that warms you from the inside out. Best of all, it's super easy to prepare!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken (2 -3 lbs.)
  • 1  bay leaf
  • water
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 bx 24oz box of Anne's flat dumplings, frozen
  • 12 oz chicken stock

Method
 

  1. Rinse chicken and place in a large pot
  2. In a large pot boil the chicken with bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Once it comes to a boil, turn the heat down to simmer for an hour
  3. Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and place it on a platter to cool slightly. After the chicken has cooled enough to handle, separate the meat from the bones. Discard bones and skin.
  4. Pull chicken meat apart into small pieces.
  5. Skim most of the fat from the broth and add enough water to get 4 or 5 quarts.
  6. Bring the broth back to a boil and drop the frozen dumplings, a few at a time. It doesn’t matter if the frozen dumplings break in this process. Stir occasionally to keep them from sticking together.
  7. After all of the dumplings have been added to boiling stock, reduce to medium heat. Let them boil for a few minutes.
  8. Reduce heat to low and stir in chicken meat and extra chicken stock. This will add a bit more salt and depth to the flavor.
  9. Season with black pepper to taste.
  10. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

I like to serve this with cornbread. Green peas are a good side dish.