Appalachian Grandma's Chicken and Dumplings

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode.
  2. 2Add half a stick of salted butter to the Instant Pot.
  3. 3Once the butter is melted, add three stocks of celery, two big carrots, and one big yellow onion to the Instant Pot.
  4. 4Add garlic to the Instant Pot once the vegetables are cooked down slightly.
  5. 5Add six cups of chicken broth to the Instant Pot.
  6. 6Add a whole chicken to the Instant Pot.
  7. 7Ensure the Instant Pot is set to sealing and pressure cook for 11 minutes.
  8. 8Remove the cooked chicken from the Instant Pot and let it cool.
  9. 9Add half a tablespoon of seasoned salt to the Instant Pot.
  10. 10Add black pepper, rubbed sage, poultry seasoning, and a teaspoon of thyme to the Instant Pot.
  11. 11In a medium-sized bowl, add two eggs, one cup of the broth, and two cups of flour.
  12. 12Flour your surface thoroughly.
  13. 13Roll out the dough into two bunches.
  14. 14Cut the dough into strips.
  15. 15Bring the pot to a rolling boil and tear the dough strips into small pieces, dropping them into the boiling broth.
  16. 16Boil the dumplings for eight minutes.
  17. 17If you prefer a thicker broth, add cornstarch at this point.
  18. 18Shred the cooled chicken and add it back into the pot with the broth and dumplings.
  19. 19Serve and enjoy your chicken and dumplings.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 stick Salted Butter
  • 3 stalks Celery
  • 2 large Carrots
  • 1 large Yellow Onions
  • Garlic
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 0.5 tablespoon Seasoned Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Rubbed Sage
  • Poultry Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Broth
  • 2 cups Flour
  • Cornstarch

Equipment

Instant PotMedium-sized bowlRolling pinKnife

Tips

  • The key here really is the broth, do not be putting this beside sweet potato casserole.
  • Don't scrimp on that chicken, we want all the meat, we want a breast and a leg and a thigh.