Get the App

Recipes

Find a Recipe Blue Ribbon Recipes Pinch It!™ Feed Browse All Recipes

Editorial

Food Bites & Articles Videos What is a Blue Ribbon? Meet the Test Kitchen

Community

Member Recipes Groups Sweepstakes Contests Shopping

homemade chicken and dumplins

(3)
goodcookinmama avatar
Recipe by
Amanda Spencer
@goodcookinmama
Carthage, TX

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.

read more
(3)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For homemade chicken and dumplins

  • water, enough to boil and for broth
  • 1 md
    whole chicken
  • 1 3/4 tsp
    salt, divided
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    shortening
  • 2 - 3 c
    all-purpose flour

How To Make homemade chicken and dumplins

  • 1
    Boil chicken with water, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until done; about 1 hour.
  • 2
    Then remove from broth and debone.
  • 3
    In a mixing bowl add 1 tsp salt, baking powder, shortening, and 1 cup water.
  • 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.
  • 5
    Roll out dough VERY THIN on a floured surface. Parchment paper or a silicone mat works great for rolling out dough.
  • 6
    Cut into strips; about 1" wide and 3" long.
  • 7
    Add the strips of dough (dumplings) to the boiling chicken broth.
  • 8
    Boil about 20 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
  • 9
    Add chicken.
  • 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.
  • 11
    Stir and serve.
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
ADVERTISEMENT