TEXAS STYLE CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

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A family favorite from 'Hearts & Flours Cookbook: A Sampler of Recipes from the Heart of Texas.' I have entered the recipe as written in the book; however, it's too bland for me, so I quadruple the amount given for the spices.

Provided by Rackajo

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 chicken, cut in pieces
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon instant minced onion
1/4 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1/8 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
10 1/2 ounces chicken broth

Steps:

  • Stew chicken in a large pot, barely covered with water and chicken broth.
  • Add seasonings.
  • Make dumplings while chicken is cooking.
  • Combine all ingredients, adding enough flour to make a soft dough.
  • Roll out on floured board, cut dough in strips about 1X2 inches.
  • Remove chicken from from broth.
  • Combine ingredients for gravy together in a saucepan.
  • Heat until thickened and add to chicken liquid.
  • Drop in dumplings while boiling and cook covered 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add chicken and serve with cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.1, Fat 38.9, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 166.1, Sodium 985.7, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 39

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