Chicken and Dumplings

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:47:36 GMT

Step 1

In a large bowl, add flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir until combined. Add shortening and cut in with a fork or pastry cutter. Add milk and stir until a shaggy dough forms

Step 2

On a floured surface roll dough until ¼ inch thick and cut into 1” squares

Step 3

Place dumplings in a parchment lined baking sheet, dust with additional flour so they do not stick together, and set aside.

Step 4

In a large pot add onion, celery, carrots, chicken, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Cover with a lid, reduce heat, and simmer 2-3 hours.

Step 5

Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl, and strain the chicken broth. Add the strained chicken broth back to the pot and bring to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the dumplings in small batches, stirring after each batch and simmer 15 - 20 minutes. Broth with thicken as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7

Shred the chicken thighs and add to the pot once dumpling are cooked, to warm through

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