Best 5 Chicken And Dumplings Excellent Recipes

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Indulge in a comforting classic with our delectable Chicken and Dumplings recipes. These hearty and flavorful dishes bring warmth and nostalgia to your table. From the classic Southern-style Chicken and Dumplings simmered in a rich broth to the hearty One-Pot Chicken and Dumplings that combines convenience and flavor, our collection offers a range of options to satisfy every craving. Whether you prefer tender dumplings or fluffy biscuits, these recipes cater to your preferences. Experience the ultimate comfort food experience with our curated selection of Chicken and Dumplings recipes.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Southern-Style Chicken and Dumplings:**
- Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Southern cooking with this traditional recipe. Simmer succulent chicken pieces in a savory broth, then drop in fluffy dumplings made from scratch. The result is a comforting and flavorful dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

2. **One-Pot Chicken and Dumplings:**
- Experience the convenience of a one-pot meal without compromising on taste. This recipe combines tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a single pot, creating a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.

3. **Chicken and Dumplings with Cheddar Bay Biscuits:**
- Elevate your Chicken and Dumplings experience with the addition of cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuits. These golden-brown biscuits add a delightful cheesy flavor and texture to the classic dish, making it an irresistible treat for biscuit lovers.

4. **Chicken and Dumplings with Cornbread Dumplings:**
- Embrace the Southern charm with this recipe that features fluffy cornbread dumplings. The combination of sweet cornbread and savory chicken broth creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

5. **Chicken and Dumplings with Drop Dumplings:**
- Keep it simple yet delicious with drop dumplings. This recipe uses a simple batter that is dropped directly into the simmering chicken broth, creating light and tender dumplings that absorb all the savory flavors of the broth.

6. **Chicken and Dumplings Casserole:**
- Transform your Chicken and Dumplings into a casserole for a comforting and easy-to-serve dish. Layer tender chicken, dumplings, and vegetables in a casserole dish, then bake until golden brown and bubbly. This recipe is perfect for potlucks, gatherings, or when you want a hassle-free meal.

7. **Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings:**
- Let your slow cooker do the work with this hands-off recipe. Simply combine the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it cook on low for several hours. The result is a tender and flavorful Chicken and Dumplings dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

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.

THE BEST CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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This is pure comfort food at its finest. Tender chunks of chicken and vegetables come together in a creamy, richly-flavored sauce with pillowy dumplings baked right on top. It's hearty but not too heavy and comes together from scratch in about an hour.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium carrots, halved lengthwise, sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 celery stalks, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 medium onion, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole milk
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 1/2 cups homemade chicken stock (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, plus more for serving
1 cup frozen peas
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with a lid over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the carrots, celery, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and about 10 grinds black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables just begin to soften but don't take on any color, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and simmer until completely evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the butter until completely melted. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir until it is completely incorporated and a sandy paste forms. Pour in the milk and stir until the flour has been smoothly incorporated into the liquid.
  • Add the chicken and the chicken stock to the pot and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the parsley and peas and remove from the heat.
  • For the dumplings: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic salt, 1/2 teaspoon salt and about 10 grinds black pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted butter until just combined, then add the milk and stir until a ball of dough forms.
  • Use a small ice cream scoop or measuring cup to scoop 10 balls of dough into the pot (about 2 tablespoons each). Cover the pot and simmer over medium-low until the dumplings have puffed up and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes. Divide among bowls and sprinkle with more parsley.

COZY CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS RECIPE BY TASTY



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It's the end of yet another long day and well, you're ready to put your feet up, relax, and tuck into a comforting meal. Delivery might be calling your name, but you've got a ton of chicken lying around and with not much else to do, now's the perfect time to whip up a batch of these simple and cozy chicken and dumplings. Tuck in now.

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup sliced carrot
3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 ½ cups frozen peas
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ⅓ cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  • Add carrot and onion and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and stir for another minute, until fragrant.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter and flour, stirring constantly for 3 minutes to prevent lumps from forming.
  • Add the chicken and any accumulated juices back to the pot and stir to coat in the roux.
  • Add the chicken broth, cream, thyme, and bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Once soup is at a simmer, add the frozen peas, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Make the dumplings: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and cream. Stir until mixture comes together into single mass of dough.
  • Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, form the dough into small round balls about 1 inch (2 ½ cm) in diameter (the dough should yield 14-16 dumplings).
  • Place the dough balls in the simmering soup (making sure they don't touch), add the parsley, and cover. Let the soup simmer for 15 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
  • Ladle into bowls, giving 1-2 dumplings per serving.
  • Enjoy!

MOMMA'S BEST CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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There's a lot of love in those dumplings! This is comfort food at its best and so worth the time and effort. I love the ohhs, awws, and OMGs, smiles, and sighs of total satisfaction that come with this bowl of heaven.

Provided by MA McBridges

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 2h33m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup butter
2 ribs celery, quartered
1 large carrot, quartered
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon mashed garlic
2 large bay leaves
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 pounds bone-in chicken breasts
water to cover
2 tablespoons self-rising flour (such as White Lily®)
2 cups self-rising flour (such as White Lily®)
¼ cup cold shortening
¼ cup chicken broth, slightly chilled

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrot, onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning; cook and stir until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Push vegetable mixture to the sides and add chicken; cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Pour enough water over the chicken to cover by 3 inches; bring to a boil. Stir, scraping the browned bits off of the bottom of the pot. Reduce heat; simmer until chicken is tender, about 1 hour. Transfer chicken and carrots to a serving plate with a large slotted spoon; let cool.
  • Ladle 1/4 cup cooking liquid into a bowl; cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 tablespoons flour. Stir back into the pot.
  • Place 2 cups flour in a large bowl; cut in shortening with 2 knives until mixture forms pea-sized bits. Mix in chilled chicken broth until dough is combined.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured work surface. Knead 5 to 6 times; pat down to 1-inch thickness. Sprinkle lightly with flour; roll out to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut dough into squares with a sharp knife.
  • Drop squares, in batches, into simmering cooking liquid, moving squares to the side with each addition. Partially cover pot; simmer until dumplings are firm, about 12 minutes. Separate any dumplings that stick together. Remove from heat; keep covered.
  • Bone chicken; cut into bite-sized pieces and return to the pot. Chop carrot; return to the pot. Cool chicken and dumplings, about 30 minutes, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 718.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS (((EXCELLENT)))



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This is a wonderful recipe for Chicken and Dumplings. So many people screw up on making dumplings, but you won't if you follow this recipe. There are many easy recipes, but I do not believe in taking shortcuts. This recipe is well worth the extra time and work.

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h20m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (3 lb) whole chickens
1/2 cup carrot (1/4-inch slices)
1/2 lb onion (1/4-inch slices)
1/2 lb celery (1/4-inch slices)
1/2 cup leek (white part only, 1/4-inch slices)
2 bay leaves
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour, as needed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
4 fluid ounces milk, divided
2/3 ounce canola oil
2/3 ounce flour

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, place the chicken covered with water.
  • Heat to a boil and after 5 minutes of boiling, skim off any impurities from the top.
  • Add the mirepoix and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and cook until fork tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove the chicken and strain the stock, reserving the liquid.
  • Meanwhile, combine the 1 cup of flour, salt, baking powder and parsley in a bowl.
  • Cut in the butter with a fork until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add 3 1/3 oz. of milk and stir briefly with a fork.
  • Add only enough of the remaining milk to make the dough hold together.
  • Roll dough out to 1/4" thickness.
  • Cut dough into 2" round balls.
  • Heat the strained stock to a boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Drop in the dumplings and DO NOT STIR.
  • When they rise to the top, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until they are cooked inside.
  • Keep warm.
  • Combine the canola oil and 2/3 oz. of flour and heat together until light brown in color, which will resemble a blonde roux.
  • Add a little hot stock to the roux to loosen it, and then add the roux to the simmering stock.
  • Heat to a boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer for about 10 minutes or until the starch is fully cooked and the mixture is smooth.
  • Strain the sauce through a fine strainer and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, cut the chicken into quarters and partially debone.
  • To serve, place a portion of chicken on a preheated dinner plate and arrange the dumplings around the chicken, and then cover with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1533.1, Fat 94.2, SaturatedFat 29.6, Cholesterol 359.9, Sodium 1408.5, Carbohydrate 79.9, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 9.5, Protein 87.8

Tips:

  • Use a whole chicken for a richer flavor. You can also use chicken breasts or thighs, but the whole chicken will give your dumplings more flavor.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. The chicken should be cooked through, but not dry. Otherwise, the dumplings will be tough.
  • Make sure the dumplings are cooked through. The dumplings should be cooked through, but not mushy. Otherwise, they will fall apart in the soup.
  • Serve the chicken and dumplings hot. Chicken and dumplings are best served hot, with a side of mashed potatoes or rice.
  • Add some vegetables to the soup. Vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions can add flavor and nutrition to the soup.

Conclusion:

Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious pot of chicken and dumplings that will warm your soul on a cold day.

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