Jul 14 2026
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Chicken & Dumplings Recipe

Inspired by Hodak's Restaurant & Bar
Time1h 30m
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a large pot, place the whole chicken and cover it with chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add Vegetables

    Once boiling, add diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic to the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

  3. 3

    Shred the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat and discard the bones and skin.

  4. 4

    Return Chicken to Pot

    Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in salt, black pepper, thyme, and chopped parsley.

Dumpling Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Dumpling Mixture

    In a mixing bowl, combine the dumpling mix with milk. Stir until just combined.

  2. 6

    Cook Dumplings

    Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture onto the simmering chicken and broth. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for about 15 minutes without lifting the lid.

Final Steps

  1. 7

    Serve

    After the dumplings have cooked, check for doneness (they should be fluffy and cooked through). Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls and serve hot.

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