Chicken And Dumplings

Name: Chicken And Dumplings
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up and skin removed; 6 c. water; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 tsp. pepper; 1 c. milk; 2 Tbsp. margarine; 1/3 c. shortening; 2 c. sifted self-rising flour; 1/2 c. water

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up and skin removed
6 c. water
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 c. milk
2 Tbsp. margarine
1/3 c. shortening
2 c. sifted self-rising flour
1/2 c. water

Directions

1

Place chicken in a heavy 2 1/2-quart saucepan.
2

Add 6 cups water and stir in salt and pepper.
3

Bring to a boil.
4

Cover and reduce heat; simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour or until very tender. Remove chicken from broth and let cool.
5

Remove chicken from bones and dice.
6

Add milk and margarine to broth; bring to a simmer.