Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

Step 1

Combine chicken, onion, carrots and celery in a large pot. Season to taste.

Step 2

Add chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered 45-60 minutes or until chicken is tender. While broth is simmering, prepare dumplings below.

Step 3

Remove chicken and vegetables from broth. Discard skin and bones and chop remaining chicken, set aside.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Stir chicken (and vegetables if desired) into broth and cook about 2-3 minutes or until heated through.