Chicken Prep/Broth

• Combine chicken and onion in a large pot.

  • Season to taste.

• Add chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered 45-60 minutes or until chicken is tender.

  • While chicken is simmering, prepare dumplings below.

• Remove chicken from broth. Discard skin and bones and chop remaining chicken. Set aside.

Thicken Broth (Optional)

• In a small bowl combine 4 tablespoons cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of water.

• Add boiling brother a little bit at a time stirring to reach desired consistency.

Dumplings

• Combine flour, baking powder, salt and shortening with a fork until shortening is mixed in.

• Add milk a little at a time and mix until combined. (You want a soft but not sticky dough)

• Knead a few times on a floured surface until dough is smooth.

• Generously flour your surface and roll the dough out to 1/8 thick. Cut dough into 1 inch x 2 inch strips.

  • Flour generously to avoid sticking.

• Cook in broth as directed below.

Combine Everything

• Gently add dumplings to broth. Simmer 15-20 minutes or until tender.

• Stir chicken into broth and cook about 2-3 minutes or until heated through.