Notes
Ingredients (with measurements)
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 6–8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt, to taste
- About 1 cup milk
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Prepare the dumpling dough
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. -
Form the dough
Gradually add the milk, mixing gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the dumplings tender. -
Roll and cut
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into 2-inch squares. Uneven shapes are perfectly fine. -
Prepare for cooking
Place the dumplings on a floured plate or baking sheet. Dust lightly with flour to prevent sticking if not cooking immediately. -
Cook the dumplings
Bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil in a large pot. Drop the dumplings in one at a time, stirring gently. The flour on the dumplings will naturally thicken the broth. -
Finish the dish
Let the dumplings cook for 15–20 minutes, until fluffy and cooked through. Stir in the cooked chicken and simmer for a few more minutes before serving.
