Best 6 Chicken And Dropped Dumplings Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting goodness of classic chicken and dropped dumplings, a hearty and flavorful dish that has been a staple in kitchens for generations. This timeless recipe combines tender chicken simmered in a savory broth with light and fluffy dumplings that melt in your mouth. With its warm and inviting aroma, chicken and dropped dumplings offer a delightful experience that is sure to satisfy the whole family. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that explore different variations of this beloved dish, each with its own unique twist on the traditional flavors. From the classic Southern-style chicken and dumplings to modern interpretations with a variety of herbs and vegetables, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you prefer a simple and straightforward approach or are looking to elevate the dish with creative ingredients, you'll find a recipe here that suits your culinary desires. So gather your family and friends around the table and prepare to savor the timeless flavors of chicken and dropped dumplings, a dish that embodies the essence of comfort food.

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

THE BEST CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS



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Homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch harken back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured those cute little balls of dough swimming in hot, rich broth. It's one of those types of soup you'll want to eat again and again. -Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 25

3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (about 3 pounds), cut up
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup white wine or apple cider
2 teaspoons sugar
2 bay leaves
5 whole peppercorns
DUMPLINGS:
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
SOUP:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
Additional salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, 1 piece at a time, and toss to coat; shake off excess. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches on all sides; remove from pan., Add onion, carrots and celery to same pan; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in 1/4 cup flour until blended. Gradually add stock, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, sugar, bay leaves and peppercorns. Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., For dumplings, in a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk and melted butter until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened (do not overmix). Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; set aside., Remove chicken from stockpot; cool slightly. Discard bay leaves and skim fat from soup. Remove skin and bones from chicken and discard. Using 2 forks, coarsely shred meat into 1- to 1-1/2-in. pieces; return to soup. Cook, covered, on high until mixture reaches a simmer., Drop dumplings on top of simmering soup, a few at a time. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of dumplings comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering). Gently stir in cream, parsley and thyme. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 892mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CHICKEN WITH FLUFFY DROP DUMPLINGS



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Chicken is cooked and then topped with easy drop dumplings to create a hearty, satisfying comfort-food dish that would be ideal for a family dinner.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 23

For the Soup:
5 pounds chicken fryer parts (bone-in breast, thighs, legs, and wings)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups water
1 rib celery, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Lawry's)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For the Dumplings:
1 cup (or 4 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon shortening
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 large egg
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Melt the butter with the olive oil in a Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat.
  • Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel.
  • Sear chicken pieces in the butter and olive oil mixture until they are just brown on all sides, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the water, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, seasoned salt, and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil; then simmer for 1 to 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked and tender.
  • Remove the chicken meat from the bones, chop meat, and return to the pot.
  • Stir the flour in a small bowl with just enough cold water to make a smooth paste.
  • Add the flour paste to the hot stew, stirring until thickened over medium heat.
  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the 1 cup of flour, baking powder, poultry seasoning and salt; blend well.
  • Cut the shortening into the flour mixture using a fork, and add the fresh parsley.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
  • Add to the dry mixture and stir with a fork until well blended into a sticky, shaggy dough.
  • Drop dumplings by teaspoonfuls onto chicken soup. Cover, and steam for 10 minutes, or until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through inside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1567 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 597 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 142 g, SaturatedFat 27 g, Sodium 1259 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 92 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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This is comfort food that can't be beat!

Provided by Karena

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 pounds cut up chicken pieces
4 cups chicken stock
2 onions, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 teaspoons salt
1 egg
¼ cup milk
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 cup water
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot place chicken pieces and add the chicken stock, onion, celery and 2 teaspoons of the salt. Put heat on medium low and simmer, partially covered, 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  • To Prepare Dumplings: In a large mixing bowl beat together the egg and milk. Add 1 cup flour, remaining salt and baking powder and mix all together. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture is crumbly. Add 1 tablespoon of the parsley and mix. In 6 large spoonfuls, drop dumpling mixture onto the top of the simmering chicken. Cover the pot and let all simmer for 10 minutes more.
  • To Make Gravy: Remove chicken and dumplings to a large serving bowl. Cover and set aside, keeping warm. Strain the stock left in the pot, pressing out any 'veggie liquid'. Return stock to pot. Combine water with remaining flour, then stir into the strained stock. Bring all to a boil, stirring constantly, to thicken. Return chicken and dumplings to pot, combing all gently. Serve with remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 132.8 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 699.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

EASY CHICKEN & DROP DUMPLINGS



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BIG tip: DO NOT STIR DUMPLINGS after dropping them into stock, all your dumplings will disintegrate. I learned this the hard way the first time I made dumplings

Provided by Douglas Poe

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 rotisserie-cooked chicken or 3 -4 boneless chicken breasts, cut up
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups sliced or diced carrots
2 cups sliced celery, with leafy green tops
1 cup diced onion
2 tablespoons parsley (fresh or dried)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon chicken base (can use 3 bouillon cubes)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt
2 cups Bisquick baking mix
2/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Broth:.
  • Bring stock to boil, add carrots, celery, onion, chicken base, garlic powder, and onion powder cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add parsley, pepper, and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • When vegetables are tender add chicken.
  • Adjust seasoning by adding salt and extra pepper if needed.
  • Dumplings:.
  • Stir ingredients until soft dough forms.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto boiling stew; reduce heat to simmer.
  • Cook uncovered 10 minutes then cover and cook 10 minutes.

FARM-STYLE CHICKEN AND DROP DUMPLINGS



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Two 3-pound chickens, each cut into 6 pieces and backbones reserved
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
6 medium carrots, chopped into 1-inch pieces
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 stalks celery, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 large leeks, white part only, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces and soaked in cold water to remove grit
2 medium yellow onions, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup milk, plus more if needed
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • For the soup: Place the chicken pieces and the backbones in a large pot and cover with 16 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer and poach the chicken until cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Use tongs to remove the chicken pieces and set aside to cool; discard the backbones. Once the chicken cools enough to handle, pull the meat from the bones, shred and roughly chop; set aside. Strain the chicken broth and keep warm.
  • In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat, and stir in the carrots, garlic, celery, leeks, onions and poultry seasoning. Cook the vegetables until they begin to soften, 8 to 10 minutes, then stir in the flour.
  • Add the reserved chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the soup thickens slightly and vegetables soften, about 25 minutes. Stir in the shredded chicken and bring the soup back to a low simmer.
  • For the dumplings: In a medium bowl, add the flour. Use two butter knives to cut in the milk, butter, baking powder, salt and eggs. Add additional milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary. The dough should be moist but not too wet.
  • Pull the dough into 1/4-cup pieces and place directly in the simmering soup; cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve.

CHICKEN AND DROP DUMPLINGS



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Make and share this Chicken and Drop Dumplings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pansregnig

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/4 cup butter
2 cups onions, diced
1 cup celery, diced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced, packed
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced, packed
1 teaspoon fresh sage, minced, packed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
8 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
3 ounces baby carrots, peeled
3 ounces squash, assorted baby squash, halves
3 ounces green beans, trimmed
1 cup buttermilk
4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/4 cups cake flour
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Sweat onion, celery, herbs, and cayenne in butter in a covered Dutch oven over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until vegetables are softened. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute; don't worry about clumps.
  • Deglaze with wine, whisk in cicken broth, and simmer 15 minutes, or until thickened. Whisk in cream. Add chicken, peas, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Stir carrots, squash and green beans into stew.
  • Meanwhile, make the dumpling dough. Warm buttermilk and 3 tablespoons butter in for the dumplings in a saucepan over low heat until butter melts (do not worry if the buttermilk curdles).
  • Combine cake flour, parsley, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients to form a wet dough.
  • Drop dough onto simmering stew with a cookie scoop or spoon. cover, transfer pot to the oven, and steam 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the dumplings comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.8, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 55.5, Sodium 1007.3, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4, Protein 17

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the chicken is fully cooked before adding the dumplings.
  • Drop the dumplings into the boiling broth one at a time, allowing each one to cook completely before adding the next.
  • Cook the dumplings until they are light and fluffy, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken and dumplings immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Chicken and dropped dumplings is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to serve on a special occasion, chicken and dropped dumplings is the perfect choice.

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