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Classic Chicken with Fluffy Dumplings

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 Amish and Mennonite 🇺🇸Southern Recipes 🇺🇸American Comfort-Food

Classic Chicken with Fluffy Dumplings features tender chicken simmered in a rich, peppery broth with onions and celery, topped with soft, buttery dumplings that soak up the savory gravy. It’s cozy and hearty, ideal for a chilly evening or a comforting Sunday dinner with a crowd. Fresh parsley brightens each bowl, balancing the richness without losing that homestyle charm.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook45 mins
  • Serves20
  • DifficultyMedium
Classic Chicken with Fluffy Dumplings
  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Start the soup: Put the chicken pieces in a large pot; add the chicken stock, onions, celery, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, then simmer, partially covered, until the chicken is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, make the dumplings: Beat the egg and milk together in a large mixing bowl. Mix in 1 cup flour, the baking powder, and salt.

  4. 4

    Grate the cold butter into the wet flour mixture; stir in the parsley.

  5. 5

    Drop 6 large spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture onto the top of the simmering chicken. Cover the pot and steam the dumplings until fluffy, 10 minutes more.

  6. 6

    Remove the dumplings and chicken pieces to a large dish; shred the chicken and discard the bones. Cover and set aside, keeping warm.

  7. 7

    For the gravy: Strain the stock left in the pot, pressing the vegetables to release more flavor; return the stock to the pot.

  8. 8

    Whisk the water with the remaining 1/2 cup flour until smooth; stir it into the strained stock. Season with pepper and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, to thicken.

  9. 9

    Stir in the chicken and top with the dumplings.

  10. 10

    Serve with parsley and enjoy!