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Chicken And Dumplings
This old-fashioned homemade chicken and dumplings is a hearty family favorite, a fast and simple classic one-pot dinner. The soup is topped with scratch dumplings loaded with fresh vegetables, spices, and chicken.
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There’s hardly anything more comforting than a bowl full of homemade chicken and dumplings. It’s the perfect comfort food for a chilly day or if you’re feeling under the weather. It’s an especially warmhearted gesture to take a batch to a friend. This delicious soup has a way of making everything feel better.
Chicken and dumplings are a cold-weather favorite. It’ll warm your house, your hands, and your soul. The aroma and anticipation are almost as good as sitting down to sip the sumptuous soup. With a pot of chicken and dumplings simmering on the stove, winter is infinitely better.
Chicken and dumplings can be a filling standalone dish; however, some excellent sides are roasted Brussels sprouts, green beans, or a fresh salad. Need a dessert idea? Try pairing the creamy soup with warm cinnamon-baked apples. The perfect crisp weather combination.
Chicken And Dumplings Ingredients
- Shredded rotisserie chicken- shredded
- Water
- Better than Bouillon Chicken
- Salted butter
- Carrots
- Celery stalks
- Yellow onions
- Flour
- Milk
- Italian seasonings
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Bisquick
This recipe makes drop dumplings which are fast, easy, fluffy, and delicious dumplings that float in the soup. The combination of the creamy soup base, chewy dumplings, succulent chicken, and tender vegetables is a delight in texture and flavor. Use a rotisserie chicken for added flavor or cook your preference of white or dark meat for your soup.
Make a batch (or two) and share it with family, friends, and neighbors. It’s the perfect pick-me-up on a gray day and surprisingly simple to make. It’s wholesome and filling and sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.
How To Make Chicken And Dumplings
FIRST STEP: In a large bowl combine water and better than bouillon to make chicken broth. Place in the microwave for 3 minutes. Remove and stir well. Set aside.
SECOND STEP: In a large stockpot over medium heat, add carrots, celery, onion, and 4 tbsp butter. Stir well to combine. Let cook for 10 minutes, stirring often to ensure that the onions don’t burn.
THIRD STEP: Add ½ cup flour and stir to combine. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
FOURTH STEP: Add the shredded chicken, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and milk. Stir well. Turn the temperature to low and let simmer while making the dumplings mixture.
FIFTH STEP: In a separate bowl sift Bisquick using a mesh strainer. Dump leftover Bisquick lumps in the garbage. Add salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasonings. Use a whisk to mix together.
SIXTH STEP: Pour milk and melted butter. Use a spoon to combine the ingredients. Note: Don’t overmix the batter. Mix until just combined.
SEVENTH STEP: Using a small cookie dropper, or regular tablespoon measuring spoon, drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture into the simmering pot. Don’t stir the dumplings in, just let the dumplings fall into the simmering liquid.
EIGHTH STEP: Cover the pot and let cook for 15 minutes. Uncover, and using a large spoon gently turn over each dumpling. Let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
NINTH STEP: Serve and enjoy. Optional to garnish with a little chopped parsley.
Can I make my own homemade dumplings for this crockpot meal?
If you have a preferred recipe for your own delicious dumplings, you are more than welcome to whip up a batch of dumpling dough and drop dumplings into the pot for this creamy chicken recipe.
Can I freeze this recipe?
You can keep it in the freezer for 2-3 months in a freezer-safe container. I prefer freezing the soup portion, then thawing it and making the dumplings fresh if possible!
What kind of flour is best for dumplings?
While we use Bisquick mix for the dumplings in this recipe, if you are making them from scratch, all-purpose flour or wheat flour are both common choices.
Is chicken and dumplings supposed to be thick or soupy?
Chicken and dumplings should be thick and creamy. If you find it is too soupy, you can thicken it up with additional flour or a cornstarch slurry (mixture of cornstarch and water).
What keeps dumplings from falling apart?
Your dumplings may fall apart if you stir them after dropping them into the pot or if your broth is simmering too fast or at a rolling boil. Make sure you drop them into a low simmer and leave them to do their thing.
Cooking Tips
Make a well in the dry dumpling ingredients and always add wet to dry. Use a wooden spoon and don’t overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in dense dumplings. Mix until just combined to keep the batter tender and airy.
When dropping the dumplings, place them all around the pot, not just in the middle. While cooking, gently press down on the dumplings and turn them over so the hot soup cooks the whole dumpling.
Storing This Recipe
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To freeze, let cool completely and store in shallow containers or Ziplock bags for easy thawing. The frozen chicken and dumplings will keep well if frozen for up to 3-4 months.
Thaw completely before reheating in a saucepan.
Chicken and Dumplings
This old-fashioned homemade chicken and dumplings is a hearty family favorite, a fast and simple classic one-pot dinner. The soup is topped with scratch dumplings loaded with fresh vegetables, spices, and chicken.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
For the soup:
- 3-4 cups rotisserie chicken shredded (or 2 large chicken breasts cooked and shredded)
- 8 cups water
- 4 tbsp Better than Bouillon Chicken
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 4 carrots cut in half lengthwise and then diced
- 4 celery stalks diced
- 2 small yellow onions diced finely
- ½ cup flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp Italian seasonings
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
For the dumplings:
- 2 cups bisquick sifted into medium mixing bowl
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasonings
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tbsp salted butter melted
Instructions
For the soup:
- In a large bowl combine water and better than bouillon to make chicken broth. Place in the microwave for 3 minutes. Remove and stir well. Set aside.
- In a large stock pot over medium heat, add carrots, celery, onion, and 4 tbsp butter. Stir well to combine. Let cook for 10 minutes, stirring often to ensure that the onions don’t burn.
- Add ½ cup flour and stir to combine. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the shredded chicken, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and milk. Stir well. Turn temperature to low and let simmer while making the dumplings mixture.
For the dumplings:
- In a separate bowl sift Bisquick using a mesh strainer. Dump leftover Bisquick lumps in the garbage. Add salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasonings. Use a whisk to mix together.
- Pour milk and melted butter. Use a spoon to combine ingredients. Note: Don’t overmix the batter. Mix until just combined.
- Using a small cookie dropper, or regular tablespoon measuring spoon, drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture into the simmering pot. Don’t stir the dumplings in, just let the dumplings fall into the simmering liquid.
- Cover pot and let cook for 15 minutes. Uncover, and using a large spoon gently turn over each dumpling. Let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy. Optional to garnish with a little chopped parsley.
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Notes
Add in other vegetables like corn and peas for an extra hearty touch.
Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1411mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5651IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments
Cynthia says
Very nice. I did thicken it some what. I didn't put butter in the dumplings. (I made the Bisquick recipe for them but did add the spices) it makes a large batch so I shared it with my daughter and her hubby. Thank you for spurring me on to make this.
Dianne says
Without a doubt this was the best chicken and dumplings I have ever made! I would not change anything in this recipe. It turned out thick and creamy and the garlic and Italian seasoning in the dumplings made them amazing! Loved this!