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Judy's Comforting Chicken and Dumplings 🍲🐔

This classic recipe for Chicken and Dumplings is a warm embrace on a plate, perfect for cozy family dinners! The tender chicken melds beautifully with the fluffy, homemade dumplings. It’s an ideal dish for any day when you need a little comfort and love. Pair it with some crusty bread for a complete meal that warms the heart! 🥖❤️

Ingredients

For the chicken

For the dumplings

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, season the cut-up hen with salt and pepper, then cover with plenty of water.

  2. Bring to a simmer and cook until the meat is tender. This usually takes about 1 hour.

    🕒 Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the hen; ensure it's completely tender for easy shredding.

  3. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool. Afterward, chop the meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding the bones.

  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, and pepper for the dumplings.

    ✨ Sifting helps create a lighter texture, so don’t skip this step!

  5. Cut in the shortening using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  6. Add the milk all at once and mix until a stiff dough forms.

  7. Divide the dough into two portions. Roll each portion thin and cut into 2-inch wide strips.

    🎉 For a fun twist, consider adding herbs like parsley or thyme into the dough for extra flavor!

  8. Carefully stretch the dough strips as you add them to the boiling pot over the chicken.

  9. Place several strips on top of the chicken and cover the pot with a lid. Continue adding layers of dumplings until all the dough is used (aim for about 4-5 layers).

  10. Boil for about 15 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.

🔥 Ensure the broth covers the dumplings while boiling, as this keeps them moist and tender.

Tips & Variations

This delicious dish is best served hot and makes great leftovers (if you have any)! Enjoy the warmth and comfort of Judy's Chicken and Dumplings with your loved ones. 🍽️❤️

All Revisions

ocr **CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS** Cut up reasonably fat hen, salt & pepper; put in large pot; cover with plenty of water and simmer until tender. Remove meat from bones and chop. For dumplings, sift together a couple of cups of plain flour, one teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cut in a good rounded tablespoon of shortening and a scant 2/3 cup milk all at once as it makes stiff dough. Divide into two portions, roll thin and cut into 2" wide strips, stretching them as you add to chicken. Place several strips of dough on top of chicken in boiling pot. Replace lid, continue boiling until broth has boiled up over strips. Add another layer and continue until all strips are used (4 or 5 layers in all). Boil about 15 minutes. Judy Johnson 132
llm # Judy's Comforting Chicken and Dumplings 🍲🐔 This classic recipe for Chicken and Dumplings is a warm embrace on a plate, perfect for cozy family dinners! The tender chicken melds beautifully with the fluffy, homemade dumplings. It’s an ideal dish for any day when you need a little comfort and love. Pair it with some crusty bread for a complete meal that warms the heart! 🥖❤️ ## Ingredients ### For the chicken - 1 whole hen (cut up) - Salt and pepper (to taste) - Water (enough to cover the chicken) ### For the dumplings - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - 1 tablespoon shortening (rounded) - 2/3 cup milk (scant) ## Instructions 1. In a large pot, season the cut-up hen with salt and pepper, then cover with plenty of water. 2. Bring to a simmer and cook until the meat is tender. This usually takes about 1 hour. > 🕒 Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the hen; ensure it's completely tender for easy shredding. 3. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool. Afterward, chop the meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding the bones. 4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, and pepper for the dumplings. > ✨ Sifting helps create a lighter texture, so don’t skip this step! 5. Cut in the shortening using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 6. Add the milk all at once and mix until a stiff dough forms. 7. Divide the dough into two portions. Roll each portion thin and cut into 2-inch wide strips. > 🎉 For a fun twist, consider adding herbs like parsley or thyme into the dough for extra flavor! 8. Carefully stretch the dough strips as you add them to the boiling pot over the chicken. 9. Place several strips on top of the chicken and cover the pot with a lid. Continue adding layers of dumplings until all the dough is used (aim for about 4-5 layers). 10. Boil for about 15 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy. > 🔥 Ensure the broth covers the dumplings while boiling, as this keeps them moist and tender. ## Tips & Variations - **Herbed Dumplings**: Add fresh or dried herbs like dill or rosemary to the dumpling dough for an extra flavor boost! 🌿 - **Vegetable Boost**: Toss in some peas, carrots, or celery to the pot while simmering the chicken for added nutrition and flavor. - **Shortcut**: If you're pressed for time, use rotisserie chicken and store-bought dumplings—just heat them through in the broth for a quicker meal! This delicious dish is best served hot and makes great leftovers (if you have any)! Enjoy the warmth and comfort of Judy's Chicken and Dumplings with your loved ones. 🍽️❤️
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