Chicken With Fluffy Drop Dumplings

By Diana Rattray

Updated 05/21/19

Basic Dumplings
Diana Rattray
  • Total: 90 mins
  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 70 mins
  • Yield: 4 Servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
1848 Calories
105g Fat
52g Carbs
165g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 Servings
Amount per serving
Calories 1848
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 105g 135%
Saturated Fat 30g 152%
Cholesterol 717mg 239%
Sodium 2193mg 95%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Protein 165g
Calcium 408mg 31%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This chicken stew is topped with easy fluffy drop dumplings. The dumplings, cooked on the top of the stewed chicken, become soft and fluffy with a biscuit-like texture. Ground poultry seasoning and some chopped parsley add flavor and color to the dumplings.

Serve this easy and delicious chicken stew with a tossed salad for a satisfying dinner.

For egg-free dumplings, use this recipe with the addition of poultry seasoning and parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken (about 5 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 rib celery (diced)
  • 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme (dried)
  • 1 teaspoon parsley (dried)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • For the Dumplings:
  • 1 cup flour (4 1/2 ounces)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 1 tablespoon parsley (minced)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Melt the butter with the olive oil in a Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat.

  3. Add the chicken pieces and brown on all sides in the butter and olive oil mixture.

  4. Add the water, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, seasoned salt, and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil; simmer for 1 to 2 hours, or until the chicken is tender.

  5. Remove the chicken pieces from the pot. Remove the meat from the bones; chop and return the meat to pot.

  6. Put the flour in a small bowl or cup; blend in enough cold water to make a smooth paste. Add the flour paste to the hot stew, stirring until thickened.

Dumplings

  1. Gather the ingredients

  2. In a bowl, combine the 1 cup of flour, baking powder, poultry seasoning and salt; blend well.

  3. Cut the shortening into flour mixture; add 1 tablespoon minced parsley.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg and milk; add to dry mixture and stir with fork until well blended.

  5. Drop dumplings by teaspoonfuls onto chicken pieces. Cover and steam for 10 minutes, or until dumplings are fluffy and done inside.

Variations

  • Add 1 teaspoon of fresh snipped chives to the dumplings along with the parsley.