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Prep Time: 70 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 110 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is the best recipe for chicken and dumplings that I've ever found. It's the ultimate comfort food. Ingredients:
4 pounds whole chicken cut up |
1 whole dried red chili pepper, seeded and diced |
2 carrots, chopped |
2 stalks celery, chopped |
2 onions, chopped |
1 bay leaves |
3 cloves garlic, minced |
4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth |
1 cup heavy cream |
1/4 cup cornstarch |
1/2 cup water |
2 cups self-rising flour |
1 cup heavy cream |
Directions:
1. For the stock: In a large pot over high heat, place the chicken parts, chile pepper, carrots, celery, onions, bay leaf, garlic and chicken broth. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, or until chicken comes off bone easily. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. The next day, skim the fat off the top of the soup and remove the chicken parts. De-bone the chicken and chop the meat into bite size pieces. Discard bones and set meat aside. Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard the vegetables. Return the pot to the stove over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low for 10 to 15 minutes, add the heavy cream and stir well.
3. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water and add to the pot. Stir until thickened, and make the dumplings while the stock reduces.
4. For the dumplings: In a large bowl, combine the flour and the heavy cream, mixing well. Roll into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Drop balls carefully into the simmering soup and cook for 7 minutes. Then cover soup and cook for 7 more minutes. Add the chicken, stir well and allow to heat through.
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