homemade chicken and dumplins

Name: Homemade Chicken and Dumplin's
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: - water, enough to boil and for broth; 1 medium whole chicken; 1 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 cup(s) water; 1 tablespoon(s) shortening; 2 - 3 cup(s) all-purpose flour

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Amanda Spencer

Carthage, TX

Updated on May 13, 2025

I got this recipe from my mother. This recipe was passed down in my dad's family from his step-grandmother. It's always a hit in my house! If more broth is needed, add canned broth or water and a chicken bouillon cube.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

These homemade chicken and dumplings are an old-fashioned, comforting meal. There are very few ingredients, and the final outcome is flavorful. The light and tender dumplings soak up the flavor of the broth. Thick and creamy, this is a cozy and filling dinner.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

- water, enough to boil and for broth
1 medium whole chicken
1 3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup water
1 tablespoon shortening
2 - 3 cups all-purpose flour

How To Make homemade chicken and dumplins

Step 1

Boil chicken with water, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until done; about 1 hour.

Step 2

Then remove from broth and debone.
Step 3

In a mixing bowl add 1 tsp salt, baking powder, shortening, and 1 cup water.
Step 4

Add enough flour (about 2 cups) to make a dough. If you want, you can add a little yellow food coloring to the mixture before adding flour.
Step 5

Roll out dough VERY THIN on a floured surface. Parchment paper or a silicone mat works great for rolling out dough.
Step 6

Cut into strips; about 1" wide and 3" long.
Step 7

Add the strips of dough (dumplings) to the boiling chicken broth.
Step 8

Boil about 20 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
Step 9

Add chicken.
Step 10

Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Can also add 1 chicken bouillon cube or 1/4 tsp of poultry seasoning if desired.
Step 11

Stir and serve.
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