Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings (classic & Cozy

• servings: Servings: 4–6
• total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken Base

2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs or breasts

6 cups chicken broth

1 tbsp butter

1 small onion, diced

2 carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, sliced

Salt & black pepper

½ tsp poultry seasoning (optional)

Old Fashioned Dumplings

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tbsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

¾ cup milk

2 tbsp melted butter

Directions

Cook the Chicken

In a large pot, add chicken, broth, onion, carrots, celery, salt & pepper.

Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer 25 minutes until chicken is tender.

Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.

Make the Dumpling Dough

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder & salt.

Stir in milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.

Add the Dumplings

Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering broth.

Cover and cook 15 minutes — DO NOT LIFT THE LID.

Finish

Stir gently once.

Adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve hot.

Soft • Pillowy • Comfort • CLASSIC 😍🔥🥘

VIRAL CAPTION

This old fashioned chicken and dumplings is pure comfort 🥘🍗

Soft dumplings, tender chicken, and a cozy homemade broth — just like grandma used to make 😍🔥