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chicken n slippery dumplin's

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38 Pinches
conniemom avatar
Bradford, OH
Updated on Apr 3, 2012

COMFORT FOOD DISH...quick, easy to prepare and a REAL FAMILY FAVORITE!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 6-8 depending how hearty of a serving

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons vegtable shortening
  • 1/2-3/4 cup hot water
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (cut in med size pieces)** i often use a store bought rotissiare chicken
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder,optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

How To Make chicken n slippery dumplin's

  • Step 1
    Combine flour, bkg. pwd. & salt. Cut in shortening until mixture forms fine crumbs. Stir in enough hot water into flour mixture to make a firm but manageble dough. (the dough should be rather soft)
  • Step 2
    Combine chicken broth & 1 c. water. Heat to boiling. Add butter, let the butter melt and float on top.
  • Step 3
    Roll dough out on floured board to about 1/16" thick. Cut with knife into about 2" squares. Drop one @ a time into the gently boiling broth/water mixture. (Stir to prevent dumplings from sticking to bottom of pot) Once all the dumplings are added. Reduce heat to MEDIUM and cook about 15 minutes until tender. Fold in cooked chicken pieces...SALT & PEPPER to taste...Garnish with dried parsley. YUM! ENJOY! This is real down home "country comfort food!"
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