The Pennsylvania Dutch know how to make classic comfort food that never goes out of style. Amish Chicken & Dumplings is perhaps comfort food in its purest form; the thick and savory broth, the juicy bites of chicken, the tender vegetables, and of course the dumplings. Is there a food out there more ready to absorb incredible flavors with their tenderness than dumplings? Not that we know of! Amish Chicken & Dumplings will make ordinary chicken noodle soup seem like such small potatoes!
Ingredients
For the noodle dough:
- 3 cups flour, plus more for dusting a work surface
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- water, as needed
For the broth:
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 2 cups sweet peas
- 1 carrot, peeled, diced
- 4 potatoes, peeled, diced
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons parsley
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, the eggs, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, mixing it together.
Step 2 –Add small amounts of water to the flour mixture until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
Step 3 –Flour a countertop, then roll out the dough until it is 1/2-inch thick.
Step 4 –Cut the dough into 1 1/2-inch squares.
Step 5 –In a stockpot, add the broth, the celery, the peas, the carrots, the potatoes, the onion, and the parsley.
Step 6 –Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
Step 7 –Add the noodles one at a time to prevent sticking.
Step 8 –Reduce the mixture to a simmer, and let the noodles cook until tender, about 25 minutes.
Step 9 –In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and the water until smooth.
Step 10 –Stir the cornstarch mixture into the soup.
Step 11 –Continue to simmer and stir occasionally until the mixture has thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 12 –Once thickened, stir in the chicken.
Step 13 –Season to taste with the salt and the pepper.
Step 14 –Serve.
