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**Chicken and Dumplings: A Comforting Classic with Endless Variations**

Chicken and dumplings, a delectable dish that has warmed hearts and filled stomachs for generations, is an American classic that seamlessly blends tender chicken, flavorful broth, and fluffy dumplings into a hearty and comforting meal. This versatile dish has inspired countless variations, each with its unique charm and taste. From traditional Southern-style chicken and dumplings, where the dumplings are dropped into a flavorful chicken broth, to pot pie-like versions with a flaky crust, this dish offers a culinary adventure for every palate. Whether you prefer your dumplings light and fluffy or dense and hearty, there's a recipe in this article that will satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey with our diverse collection of chicken and dumplings recipes.

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CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS I



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A traditional, classic soup dish - mouthwatering and simple to make!

Provided by Lillian

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

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup hot chicken broth
1 egg

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot or Dutch oven cover the chicken with salted water and simmer until cooked through. When tender, remove chicken from pot. Remove meat from bones and keep warm while making the dumplings.
  • TO MAKE DUMPLINGS: Sift about 2 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the flour/powder mixture; pour in 1 cup of hot chicken broth, mixing first with a fork, then with your fingers. Add the egg and mix well again.
  • Knead the dough for a few seconds on a floured board. Separate the dough into 4 or 5 parts and roll as thin as possible. Cut into 1 1/2 or 2 inch wide pieces. Break these into 2 inch long strips. Drop into boiling chicken broth and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with previously prepared meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 82.2 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 141.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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!

CRACKER BARREL CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS



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This takes a long time, but it is worth the work. If you decide to use canned broth, cut the salt in the dumplings. (I'm guesstimating on the prep/cook time.)

Provided by Shaye

Categories     Stocks

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 quarts water
3 -4 lbs cut up chicken
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 small sliced onion
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and quartered
1 bay leaf
4 -6 whole fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/8 cups milk

Steps:

  • Boil 3 quarts water in a large pot.
  • Add chicken, 1 t salt, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf and parsley and simmer for 2 hours.
  • The liquid will reduce by 1/3.
  • When chicken is cooked, remove it and set aside.
  • Strain stock and throw away everything but the stock.
  • Put 6 cups of the stock back into the pot. (Leftover stock can be frozen.)
  • Add the pepper, 1/2 t salt and lemon juice and reheat while you mix dumplings.
  • For dumplings, mix flour, baking powder, 1-1/4 t salt and milk in a medium bowl.
  • Stir until smooth, then let dough rest for 5-10 minutes.
  • Roll dough onto a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness. (Handle the dough as little as possible for good dumplings).
  • Cut the dough into 1/2 inch squares (I use a pizza cutter) and drop each square into the simmering stock.
  • Use all of the dough.
  • The dumplings will first swell and then slowly shrink as they partially dissolve to thicken the stock into a white gravy.
  • Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until thick.
  • Stir often.
  • While the stock is thickening, the chicken will have cooled.
  • Tear all the meat from the bones and remove the skin.
  • Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and drop them into the pot.
  • Cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, but stir carefully so you don't break the chicken up.
  • When the gravy has reached the desired consistency, ladle four portions onto plates and serve hot.
  • (Very good over mashed potatoes.).

Tips:

  • Use a large pot: This dish will create a lot of liquid, so make sure you have a pot that's big enough to hold everything comfortably.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too many dumplings to the pot at once, they'll stick together and won't cook evenly. Add them in batches if necessary.
  • Simmer, don't boil: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. This will help the dumplings cook through without falling apart.
  • Don't overcook the dumplings: The dumplings are done when they float to the top of the soup and are cooked through. Overcooking will make them tough.
  • Serve immediately: Chicken and dumplings is best served hot and fresh. If you're not going to eat it right away, store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food that's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and hearty flavor, it's the perfect meal for a cold winter night. So next time you're looking for a warm and satisfying dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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