How long does it take to make Old Fashioned Chicken N Dumplins'?

The total time to make this dish is about 60 minutes.

What should I do if my dumpling dough is too sticky?

You can knead in more flour to make the dough easier to handle.

Can I adjust the size of the dumplings?

Yes, you can cut the dumplings to your desired size; they can be made as little or as big as you want.

Old Fashioned Chicken N Dumplins'

Name: Old Fashioned Chicken N Dumplins'
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2.5 cups plain flour; 1.5 tsp baking powder (inferred from context, could be slightly less for less fluffiness); 1 tsp salt; 2 small eggs; 2 cups chicken broth; to taste none pepper; to taste none salt; as much as desired none cooked chicken

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Original video by Rita's Roost At The Quilted Chicken Farm on YouTube12:45

About this recipe

Old Fashioned Chicken N Dumplins' is a comforting classic that brings together tender dumplings and savory chicken in a rich broth. This version focuses on creating thin, chewy dumplings, a family favorite for the creator's husband.

The recipe is straightforward and emphasizes the importance of the right texture for the dumplings, which are meant to be slick and chewy rather than fluffy. This approach makes for a hearty dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredient notes

Use 2.5 cups of plain flour, which can be adjusted slightly if you prefer less fluffiness in your dumplings.
The recipe calls for 1.5 tsp of baking powder, but you can use slightly less if you want to avoid overly fluffy dumplings.
For the chicken, use as much cooked chicken as desired, allowing you to customize the protein content.

Tips from Rita's Roost At The Quilted Chicken Farm’s video

Make sure the chicken broth isn't too hot when adding the eggs to avoid cooking them prematurely.
Knead in more flour if the dough is too sticky to handle, ensuring you can roll it out easily.
Cut the dumplings into small pieces for even cooking; they will sink and then rise to the top when done.

Good to know

How long does it take to make Old Fashioned Chicken N Dumplins'?: The total time to make this dish is about 60 minutes.
How many servings does this recipe yield?: This recipe yields 4 servings.
What should I do if my dumpling dough is too sticky?: You can knead in more flour to make the dough easier to handle.
Can I adjust the size of the dumplings?: Yes, you can cut the dumplings to your desired size; they can be made as little or as big as you want.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Rita's Roost At The Quilted Chicken Farm: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 4 servingsTime 60 minutes

Ingredients

Steps

1
In a large bowl, combine 2.5 cups of plain flour, 1.5 tsp of baking powder, and 1 tsp of salt. Mix well.
2
Add 2 small eggs to the flour mixture.
3
Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth, ensuring it is not too hot to cook the eggs. Mix until combined, resembling biscuit dough.
4
Flour a surface and turn the dough out onto it. Knead in more flour if the dough is too sticky.
5
Roll out the dough to a thin layer using a rolling pin.
6
Cut the dough into small pieces using a pizza cutter.
7
Bring a pot of chicken broth to a boil and drop the dumplings into the pot.
8
As the dumplings cook, they will sink to the bottom and then rise to the top when done.
9
Add cooked chicken to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Serve the dumplings with the chicken and enjoy.