1. Create the Flavored Broth
Start by placing your chicken thighs into a large kettle filled with water. Add a stick of butter, salt, and pepper, and bring the pot to a boil. Let the chicken cook until tender and falling off the bone.
Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool. Once cooled, shred the meat, discarding the bones and skin.
2. Build the Creamy Base
Take 2 cups of broth from the pot and set it aside to cool. Add another stick of butter to the pot and let it melt into the remaining broth. Stir in 1-2 cans of cream of chicken soup to create a creamy, rich base.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot, stirring to combine.
3. Make the Dumpling Dough
In a large bowl, fill 3/4 of the way with self-rising flour. Use your hand to hollow out a well in the center of the flour.
When the reserved broth has cooled enough, pour it into the well and add 2 eggs. Mix everything with your hands until the dough is firm enough to roll out.
4. Roll and Cut Dumplings
Lightly flour your surface and roll out a small portion of the dough until it’s about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Remember, the dumplings will puff up in the broth!
Use a pizza cutter to slice the dough into squares or rectangles. There’s no need for perfection here—Grandma’s dumplings were always charmingly rustic.
Cooking Grandma’s Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
With the broth simmering on medium heat, begin adding your dumplings a few at a time. Drop them in gently to prevent sticking, and stir occasionally to keep things moving.
Once all the dumplings are in the pot, reduce the heat to low and let them simmer for 15 minutes. This allows the dumplings to cook through and soak up all the delicious flavors of the broth.
Serving Grandma’s Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls and serve while it’s hot. This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a fresh side salad, but honestly, it’s a meal all on its own.
Whether you’re making this for your family or simply indulging in a moment of nostalgia, Grandma’s chicken and dumplings recipe will always deliver that warm, comforting feeling we all crave.
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