Chicken and Dumplings
Picture this: a steaming bowl of rich, aromatic broth, tender shreds of chicken, and fluffy dumplings that melt in your mouth. Hungry yet? Today, I'm sharing my tried-and-true recipe for Chicken and Dumplings, a dish that has provided comfort and nourishment to countless generations.
Equipment
- 1 large stockpot
Ingredients
- 1 “fryer” chicken
- ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- ½ cup skim milk
- 2 cloves peeled garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 pound carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices or rounds
- 1 pound sweet potato (or white potato), peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- ½ pound chicken sausage
- 1 pound Swiss chard, rinsed well, patted dry and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- ¼ teaspoon chile flakes
Instructions
- Place the chicken into a large stockpot and add enough water to cover it. Bring the pot to a boil, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, remove the pot from the heat, and allow it to cool down. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, take the chicken from the pot and remove the meat from the bones; cut the meat into bite-size pieces.
- Prepare the dumplings by combining the flour, cheese, salt, pepper, and 4 tablespoons of parsley; stir well to mix. Add in the egg and then slowly pour in the milk.
- Bring the stock in the pot up to a boil and add the garlic, onion, carrots, potatoes, and chile flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes, and then drop golf ball sized pieces of dough carefully into the simmering stock. Cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the sausage by squeezing marble sized pieces from the casing right into the simmering stock. Stir in the Swiss chard, cover the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
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Notes
For a twist on the traditional recipe, try adding a handful of fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the chicken stew. The aromatic flavors will infuse the dish with an extra layer of deliciousness. Don't forget to share your herb-infused version and subscribe to receive more inspiring recipes!