Chicken and Dumplings

December 26th, 2011 by amanda

You know how when you don’t grow up eating something, you just don’t like it? It’s not the taste that you don’t like, it’s just the fact that your mom didn’t make it? That’s me with chicken and dumplings. My mom may have made it a few times (I can’t remember… sorry mom) but it definitely wasn’t something that frequented our table. And therefore, I don’t like it.

My husband, however, grew up eating it so of course, it’s one of his favorites.

You guys might remember that I made a cheater version last month when my husband was out of town and the snow was falling on us – and I liked it fine but I really wanted to try a real version now that the husband is home.

It turned out really good! The dumplings were soft and doughy, and the sauce was thick and amazing! I think I could’ve eaten a bowl of just the sauce and called it dinner. (Is it even sauce? Is it soup? I don’t know…) It’s still not my favorite but I won’t roll my eyes in disgust the next time my husband requests it. Progress, my friends, progress.

Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients

1 large fryer chicken (4-5 lbs.), neck and gizzards removed
1 large onion, peeled and cut in half
3 carrots, cut into large pieces
3 stalks of celery, cut into large pieces
Kosher salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
For the dumplings
3 cups flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk

Instructions

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