Best 5 Apple Cider Chicken N Dumplings Recipes

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Apple cider chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a cold fall or winter day. The chicken is braised in a flavorful broth made with apple cider, chicken broth, vegetables, and herbs. The dumplings are made from a simple dough that is rolled out and cut into small pieces. They are then cooked in the broth with the chicken until they are fluffy and tender.

This article includes three different recipes for apple cider chicken and dumplings. The first recipe is for a classic version of the dish, made with chicken breasts, vegetables, and a simple dumpling dough. The second recipe is for a crock pot apple cider chicken and dumplings, which is a great option for busy weeknights. The third recipe is for a gluten-free apple cider chicken and dumplings, which is perfect for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that are easily found at most grocery stores. So whether you are looking for a classic comfort food dish or a gluten-free option, you are sure to find a recipe for apple cider chicken and dumplings in this article that you will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN 'N' DUMPLINGS



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I came up with this recipe one fall when I had an abundance of apple cider. Adding some to a down-home classic was a delectable decision. -Margaret Sumner-Wichmann, Questa, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 bone-in chicken thighs (3 pounds), skin removed
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup apple cider or juice
DUMPLINGS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cold butter
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
2/3 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, brown chicken in butter; remove and set aside. In the same pan, combine the onion, celery, parsley, salt and pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with flour and mix well. Add broth and cider. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add chicken. , Cover and bake for 45-50 minutes. Increase heat to 425°. , For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Combine egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Drop batter into 12 mounds onto hot broth. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10 minutes. Cover and bake until a toothpick inserted into a dumpling comes out clean, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 220mg cholesterol, Sodium 1548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 50g protein.

EASY APPLE CIDER CHICKEN



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Chicken cooked in apple cider.

Provided by anitag

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups apple cider
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Whisk apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
  • Place chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of a large casserole dish. Pour apple juice mixture over chicken breasts. Cover casserole dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake chicken breasts in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 61.5 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

APPLE CIDER-CARAMEL DUMPLINGS



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This may not be the dish you think of when you see the words "apple dumplings," but this delicious dessert couldn't be simpler to make, or more comforting to eat. It starts with a basic dumpling batter. Just stir together the ingredients, then cook them in liquid on the stovetop until they become fluffy all the way through. Poaching the dumplings in a combination of apple cider, brown sugar and cinnamon means they take on a jammy exterior and absorb some of sweetness in the process. As the dumplings cook, they release some starch into the liquid, which thickens the poaching liquid into a sauce. It's topped with a lightly whipped vanilla cream, which has a consistency similar to melted ice cream and coats each and every bite.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     custards and puddings, dumplings, dessert

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings (about 5 to 6 dumplings per person)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup/220 grams packed light or dark brown sugar
4 cups/960 milliliters apple cider
2 cinnamon sticks
Pinch of kosher salt
2 3/4 cups/350 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 cup/110 grams light or dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup/240 milliliters whole milk
4 tablespoons/55 grams unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups/165 grams Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced (from about 2 medium apples)
1 cup/240 milliliters cold heavy cream
1/3 cup/40 grams confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Make the apple cider-caramel sauce: In a medium pot, heat the cream and butter over medium until the butter is melted. Add the brown sugar and bring to a simmer over medium-low. Once simmering, cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Add the apple cider and stir well to combine. (The sugar will seize, but just keep stirring and it will dissolve back into the liquid.) Add the cinnamon sticks and salt, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  • While the mixture comes to a simmer, make the dumplings: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Make a well in the center and add the milk, melted butter, egg and vanilla. Whisk to combine, then switch to a spatula or wooden spoon as the mixture comes together.
  • Reduce the heat to a low simmer. Add a single layer of tablespoon-size scoops of batter to the pot (about 5 to 6 dumplings), cover the pot and set a timer for 8 minutes. (If desired, you can test one dumpling by cutting it in half to make sure it's cooked through.)
  • After each batch, use a slotted spoon to drain and transfer to a medium bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or foil to help keep the dumplings warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, poaching the dumplings in batches until all of the batter is used. (The poaching liquid will thicken slightly and decrease as you cook the dumplings, even with the pot covered.)
  • Once all the dumplings are fully cooked and removed from the pot, add the apples to the pot and simmer on low heat, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how toothsome or soft you like your apples.
  • While the apples cook, make the whipped cream: In a medium bowl, whisk the cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until it thickens enough to coat a spoon, but is still fluid. Chill the whipped cream until ready to use.
  • Divide the warm dumplings among serving dishes. Spoon the sauce, apples and cream sauce over each portion and serve immediately.

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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Make and share this Apple Cider Chicken and Dumplings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (3 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup apple cider or 1 cup juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cold butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown chicken in butter; remove and set aside. In the same pan, combine the onion, celery, parsley, salt and pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with flour and mix well. Add broth and cider. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes. Increase heat to 425°.
  • For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Combine egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Drop batter into 12 mounds onto hot broth.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10 minutes. Cover and bake 10 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted into a dumpling comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 809.9, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 233, Sodium 1399.5, Carbohydrate 58.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 46.6

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 Vidalia onion, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups apple cider

Steps:

  • Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, add to pan and sear until golden, about 4 minutes each side. Remove chicken from pan, and set aside. Add remaining butter and onion, apple, garlic, thyme and bay leaves. Saute until apple begins to get color and onions soften, about 6 minutes. Add flour and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Nestle chicken back into pan, add cider, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality apple cider. The flavor of the cider will come through in the finished dish, so it's important to use a cider that you enjoy drinking.
  • If you don't have any apple cider on hand, you can substitute chicken broth or water. However, the cider will give the dish a more complex flavor.
  • To make the dumplings, use a biscuit mix or a self-rising flour mix. This will make the dumplings light and fluffy.
  • If you want to make the dumplings ahead of time, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Just be sure to bring them to room temperature before cooking.
  • Serve the chicken and dumplings with a side of mashed potatoes or rice.

Conclusion:

Apple cider chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the dumplings are light and fluffy, and the apple cider gravy is rich and delicious. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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