Description
A comforting American classic featuring tender roasted chicken in a velvety broth, paired with soft, perfectly cooked dumplings. This recipe avoids gummy dough and bland broth for a hearty, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
1 (3-4lb) whole chicken
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tbsp butter, cold
2 cups milk, cold
6 cups chicken broth
1 tsp salt (plus more for roasting)
black pepper
fresh herbs (optional, for roasting)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C)
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs
Place chicken breast-side up on baking sheet
Roast for 50-60 minutes until golden brown
Skim fat from cooking juices and reserve liquid
In mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour and 1 tsp salt
Cut in cold butter until pea-sized pieces form
Gradually add 6 tbsp cold milk until dough forms
Turn dough onto floured surface and roll 1/8 inch thick
Cut into 3-inch rounds and set aside
In a pot, combine chicken, reserved broth, and skim fat
Add 2 cups milk and remaining butter, bring to simmer
Rolling the pot to create a rolling simmer, add dumplings with 1-inch spacing
Cover and cook 18-20 minutes until dumplings float
Notes
Substitute whole wheat flour for denser texture
Use unsalted butter for better seasoning control
Reserve some milk to adjust consistency if needed
Add chopped vegetables like carrots or celery for extra flavor
Dumplings can be frozen before cooking
Chicken broth should be strained before use
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 100
- Category: Trending
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
