Perfect Chicken and Dumplings
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the simplicity and comfort of this Perfect Chicken and Dumplings recipe, a timeless classic that’s both basic and easy to make. Unlike many other variations, this recipe doesn’t incorporate vegetables, keeping it straightforward and satisfying. The prep time encompasses the essential step of boiling the chicken to perfection, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor.
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Very Low Carbs, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 179.8
- Fat Content: 12.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 88mg
- Sodium Content: 556.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 0.4g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 0.4g
- Protein Content: 15.4g
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken
- 3-4 cups water
- 3 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 egg
- Flour (quantity as needed)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Begin by boiling the whole chicken in a pot filled with water and chicken bouillon cubes, creating a rich and flavorful broth. Allow the chicken to cook until tender and fully cooked through. |
| 2 | Once the chicken is done, carefully remove it from the broth, allowing it to cool slightly before handling. |
| 3 | While the chicken is cooling, prepare the dumpling dough. In a bowl, combine 1 cup of the chicken broth with an egg, and gradually add flour until a stiff dough forms. |
| 4 | On a floured surface, roll out the dumpling dough to a thickness of approximately 1/8th of an inch. Cut the dough into strips, roughly 1×2 inches in size. |
| 5 | With the broth simmering, carefully drop the dumpling strips into the pot. Ensure the broth is boiling gently before adding the dumplings to achieve the perfect texture. |
| 6 | Allow the dumplings to simmer in the broth for approximately 30 minutes, allowing them to absorb the delicious flavors of the broth and cook to tender perfection. |
| 7 | During the last 5 minutes of cooking, return the chopped chicken pieces to the pot, allowing them to heat through and mingle with the dumplings. |
| 8 | Taste the chicken and dumplings and adjust seasoning as needed, adding salt and pepper to taste for the perfect balance of flavors. |
| 9 | Once fully cooked and seasoned to perfection, serve the Perfect Chicken and Dumplings hot, ladling generous portions of the hearty broth, tender chicken, and fluffy dumplings into bowls. |
| 10 | Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or a sprinkle of black pepper for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal. |
Embrace the warmth and comfort of this classic dish, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or anytime you’re craving a hearty and satisfying meal. Enjoy the simplicity of each bite as you savor the homemade goodness of Perfect Chicken and Dumplings.
