Ultimate Chicken and Dumplings Supper
This old-fashioned chicken and dumplings dish pairs tender chicken with homemade dumplings made from flour, shortening, baking soda, salt, and ice water. Onion, celery, margarine, poultry seasoning, and seasoning salt build a comforting, richly seasoned broth, making it a hearty choice for a cozy family dinner or a satisfying cold-weather meal.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultimate Chicken and Dumplings Supper, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 66
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, sift flour, baking soda, and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until the mixture forms a ball. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- 2
Remove the skin from the breast, thigh, and back of the chicken, but leave it on the legs and wings. Season the chicken with seasoning salt and place it in a large stockpot. Pour in water. Add onion, celery, and margarine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 1 1/2 hours, until the chicken falls off the bone.
- 3
On a lightly floured surface, roll one ball of dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut it into 2-inch squares. Drop the squares into the simmering broth and let them cook for about 2 minutes. Stir gently to prevent sticking; add more water if needed. Season the broth with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning while the dumplings are cooking. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Calories 742.67 kcal High 37%
- Protein 76.92 g Good Source 154%
- Carbohydrate 82.11 g 30%
- Total Fat 10.58 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.3 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 1.1 g High --
- Cholesterol 187.46 mg High 62%
- Sodium 216.1 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 15.26 g Good Source 55%
- Total Sugars 29.43 g --
- Added Sugars 24.84 g High 50%
- Calcium 15.76 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 5.39 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 65.75 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 78.12 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 0.5 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ultimate Chicken and Dumplings Supper is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Black Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 742.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultimate Chicken and Dumplings Supper made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Breast. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultimate Chicken and Dumplings Supper?
- About 2 hrs 25 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 742.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultimate Chicken and Dumplings Supper easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Ultimate Chicken and Dumplings Supper healthy?
- Ultimate Chicken and Dumplings Supper has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 742.67 calories and 76.92 g of protein, or 154% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 216.1 mg (9% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.3 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 24.84 g (50% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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