Hey there, fellow culinary adventurers! Are you ready to dive into the delicious world of Chicken and Dumplings? It’s like a warm hug in a bowl, and trust me, your taste buds will thank you later! Let’s get cooking!
Feast Your Eyes!
First things first: before we jump into the cooking frenzy, let’s take a little moment to appreciate the beauty of this dish. Here’s a glorious image to get you started:
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Ingredients for Chicken and Dumplings
Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this comforting classic:
- 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds), cut into pieces
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or more if you’re feeling fancy)
Get Cooking!
Now that we have our ingredient arsenal ready, it’s time to unleash the cooking magic!
- In a large pot, combine the chicken pieces and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Once cooled, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot.
- Add in the sliced carrots, celery, and chopped onion. Allow this wonderful concoction to simmer for another 15-20 minutes, until the veggies are tender.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
- Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering broth. These little dumplings will puff up and become fluffy as they cook!
- Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for about 15 minutes, until they are cooked through.
- Finish off by stirring in the parsley, and voila! Your Chicken and Dumplings are ready to be devoured.
Grab yourself a bowl, maybe a fluffy blanket, and prepare to be smothered in comfort food goodness. Enjoy every hearty bite of this classic dish!
