1 onion, chopped
4 tbsp. shortening
1 tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. salt
4 to 5 lb. chicken, disjointed
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 pt. sour cream

Brown onions in shortening. Add seasonings and chicken. Brown 10 minutes. Add water, cover and let simmer slowly until tender. Remove chicken; add sour cream to drippings in pan and mix well. Add dumplings; arrange chicken on top. Heat through and serve. For more gravy add 1/2 pint sweet cream to sour cream. Serves 4-6 people.

DUMPLINGS:

3 eggs, beaten
3 c. flour
1 tbsp. salt
1/2 c. water

Mix all ingredients together and beat with a spoon. Drop batter by teaspoonful into boiling salted water. Cook about 10 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain well and add to paprikas.