{"id":6038,"date":"2026-06-20T17:38:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T17:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=6038"},"modified":"2026-06-20T17:38:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T17:38:31","slug":"chicken-and-dumplings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/chicken-and-dumplings\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken and Dumplings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chicken and Dumplings<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For the Chicken<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • 1 whole chicken<\/strong> (about 3\u20134 lbs<\/strong>) or<\/em> 4 bone-in chicken thighs<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • 8 cups water<\/strong> or chicken broth<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon salt<\/strong>, plus more to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Optional Vegetables for Flavor<\/strong><\/h3>\n
      \n
    • 1 onion<\/strong>, chopped<\/li>\n
    • 2 carrots<\/strong>, sliced<\/li>\n
    • 2 celery stalks<\/strong>, sliced<\/li>\n
    • 2 cloves garlic<\/strong>, minced<\/li>\n
    • 1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      For the Dumplings<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • 2 cups all-purpose flour<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • 1 tablespoon baking powder<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • 1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • 2 tablespoons butter<\/strong>, melted<\/li>\n
      • 3\/4 cup milk<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Instructions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        1. Cook the Chicken<\/strong><\/h3>\n
          \n
        1. Place the whole chicken (or chicken thighs) in a large pot.<\/li>\n
        2. Pour in the 8 cups of water or chicken broth<\/strong> and add 1 teaspoon salt<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        3. If using, add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, black pepper, and thyme<\/strong> for extra flavor.<\/li>\n
        4. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer.<\/li>\n
        5. Cover and cook for 45\u201360 minutes<\/strong> for a whole chicken, or 30\u201340 minutes<\/strong> for chicken thighs, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          2. Shred the Chicken<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          1. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly.<\/li>\n
          2. Strain the broth if desired, then return it to the pot.<\/li>\n
          3. Remove the skin and bones from the chicken and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            3. Make the Dumpling Dough<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            2. Add the melted butter<\/strong> and milk<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            3. Stir just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              4. Cook the Dumplings<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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              1. Bring the broth back to a gentle simmer.<\/li>\n
              2. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.<\/li>\n
              3. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough directly into the simmering broth.<\/li>\n
              4. Cover the pot tightly and let the dumplings cook for 15 minutes<\/strong> without lifting the lid.<\/li>\n
              5. After 15 minutes, check that the dumplings are puffed and cooked through.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                5. Serve<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                  \n
                1. Taste the broth and add more salt<\/strong> or black pepper<\/strong> if needed.<\/li>\n
                2. Ladle the chicken, broth, and dumplings into bowls.<\/li>\n
                3. Serve hot and enjoy this warm, comforting meal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                    \n
                  • For a creamier version, stir in 1\/2 cup heavy cream<\/strong> or 1 can cream of chicken soup<\/strong> before adding the dumplings.<\/li>\n
                  • If you want more vegetables, add peas<\/strong> or corn<\/strong> near the end of cooking.<\/li>\n
                  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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