Old-Fashioned Homemade Chicken & Dumplings
Bring back the warmth of home with this Old-Fashioned Homemade Chicken & Dumplings a timeless, hearty dish filled with tender shredded chicken, soft buttery dumplings, and rich savory broth. This nostalgic comfort meal is perfect for chilly nights, busy weeknights, or feeding a hungry family.
Benefits of This Recipe:
Budget-friendly Uses simple pantry staples and affordable chicken cuts.
Comforting & filling A warm, hearty bowl that satisfies the whole family.
Easy to customize Works with chicken breasts, thighs, or a whole chicken.
Perfect for meal prep Leftovers taste even better the next day!
Family-approved classic A treasured recipe passed down through generations.
Ingredients:
For the Chicken & Broth:
2–4 bone-in chicken breasts or 1 whole chicken (3 lbs)
1 stick butter
2 packages chicken bouillon
For the Dumplings:
1 stick butter
3 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
5 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
Yellow food coloring (optional for that classic golden look)
Instructions:
Cook chicken in a large pot filled with water, butter, and bouillon until tender.
Remove chicken, shred it, and keep the flavorful broth simmering on low.
Melt butter, then mix with eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and 3 cups of the flour.
Combine until a sticky dough forms.
Add a drop of yellow food coloring if you want traditional golden dumplings.
Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough.
Cut into long strips or bite-size squares.
Drop dumplings directly into the boiling broth.
Cook 10–15 minutes, or until they float and become tender.
Add the shredded chicken back into the pot.
Simmer a few minutes longer, then ladle into bowls and serve piping hot.
Enjoy This Warm, Old-Fashioned Favorite!
A bowl of true homemade comfort just like grandma used to make. Perfect for cold days, sick days, or whenever you need a taste of home.
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Enjoy true comfort food with this Old-Fashioned Homemade Chicken & Dumplings recipe. Made with tender shredded chicken, buttery dumplings, and rich savory broth, this cozy Southern classic is easy, hearty, and perfect for family dinners. A nostalgic homemade meal everyone loves!