Best 7 Moms Chicken And Dumplings Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a heartwarming journey into the realm of comforting classics – Mom's Chicken and Dumplings. This timeless dish, steeped in nostalgia and culinary heritage, promises an explosion of flavors and textures that will transport you to a simpler, cozier time. Get ready to relish in a savory symphony of tender chicken, enveloped in a rich and flavorful broth, complemented by pillowy soft dumplings that melt in your mouth. With three enticing variations – the classic Southern-style dumplings, fluffy drop dumplings, and hearty biscuit dumplings – this recipe caters to every palate and culinary preference. So, gather your loved ones around the table, prepare to indulge in a feast that celebrates the essence of comfort food, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS (SLOW COOKER VERSION)



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This is a favorite recipe originally made by my mother with chicken on-the-bone and homemade broth cooked over a stove. I have found I don't have the time to start from scratch and that this version tastes just as good with less fuss! You can substitute freshly cooked chicken, if desired. You can line the slow cooker with a slow cooker liner for easy clean-up.

Provided by jterrij

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes     Chicken and Dumpling Recipes

Time 6h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
3 (12.5 fl oz) cans chunk chicken (such as Kirkland®), drained and broken into chunks
4 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 carrots, sliced
2 cups chopped broccoli
1 cup water
2 tablespoons quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®)
salt and cracked black pepper to taste
2 ¼ cups all-purpose baking mix (such as Bisquick®)
⅔ cup milk

Steps:

  • Stir chicken broth, chicken, potatoes, carrots, and broccoli together in a slow cooker.
  • Whisk water and quick-mixing flour together in a bowl until a paste-like consistency is reached; stir into slow cooker mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 5 hours. Stir baking mix and milk together in a bowl. Drop milk mixture by the teaspoonful into the slow cooker on top of the chicken mixture. Continue cooking, turning the dumplings once, until dumplings are cooked through, about 1 hour more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 116.7 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 47.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 2692 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

MOM'S CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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Mom did it best. Chicken and dumplings was always a Special Sunday dinner during the cold weather. It's simple but so tasty. I really haven't done much to change it over the years except to add fresh green beans. It's a hug from Mom in a bowl.

Provided by Maggie M

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 c cooked chicken
5 large carrots
7 stalks celery
1 medium onion
5 small red potatoes
1 c fresh green beans cut into 1" pieces
2 c filtered water
3 Tbsp roasted chicken better than boullian ***
1 c milk to be added prior to dropping the dumplings
2 c biscuit baking mix
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
2/3 c milk
salt and pepper to taste at serving time

Steps:

  • 1. Regarding the chicken. Do whatever is easiest for you. You can use leftover roasted chicken, rotisserie chicken or you can simmer the chicken until it's done then pull the meat from it.
  • 2. Scrub the carrots then cut into 1 - 2" pieces. Cut the celery into 1 - 2 " pieces. Cut the onion into chunks.
  • 3. Dissolve the Better Than Boullian in the filtered water and heat to boiling in a large pot. **** NOTE *** Mom always used those boullian cubes .. I prefer to use Better Than Boullian for a better flavor. Either way .. use what you are used to.
  • 4. Add the carrots, celery and onion to the pot of water and cook for about 30 minutes or so until they are just about tender.
  • 5. Wash and quarter the red potatoes. Add the potatoes and the green beans to the almost finished carrots, celery and onion. Add the chicken. Stir it all together then cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until the potatoes are done. NOTE: Add more filtered water as needed.
  • 6. In a medium bowl, mix together the biscuit mix and the poultry seasoning. Add the milk and stir to incorporated. Just stir them together .. do not beat them. The batter will be lumpy and that is desirable.
  • 7. Add the extra 1 cup of milk to the stew before dropping the dumplings. Drop the dumplings by large spoonfuls on top of the simmering stew. Cover and cook for about 9 minutes. Remove the lid and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • 8. Serve the stew in a bowl topped with a dumpling and salt and pepper to taste.

MOM'S CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS (CHICKEN PAPRIKA)



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This was a staple at our house when I was growing up. My mom made this about two times a month and often had to double the dumplings! Since my mom is not good at exact measurements, I tried my best to recreate this great one pot meal from her verbal instructions. She calls this Chicken Paprika, but I am told it would have to have sour cream in it, and it doesn't, which is fine with me :) ****NOTE 1/15/08: I've adjusted the quantities of salt and paprika because depending on what kind of chicken you use, different amounts of water will be used, needing different amounts of spicing. You may also increase the pepper and garlic, if desired, but be careful as garlic should not be a dominant flavor in this dish.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Stew

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 lbs chicken thighs, skin removed (boneless thighs if you can find them)
water
2 small onions, chopped
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 -2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1 -2 tablespoon paprika
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 large egg, beaten
water

Steps:

  • In a stock pot or dutch oven saute onions in butter until tender.
  • Add water until pot is about 1/3 full.
  • Add chicken thighs, garlic powder, salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Make sure water is covering the chicken, if not add more until it just covers.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer for 90 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally.
  • In the meantime, make the dumplings: Mix the flour, salt, pepper and paprika in a medium bowl until combined.
  • Make a well in the center and drop in the egg and about 1/2 cup water.
  • Stir and add more water by the tablespoon until you have a sticky dough that just leaves the side of the bowl.
  • In a different large pot from chicken, boil water.
  • Drop dumpling mixture by the teaspoon into the boiling water.
  • (I use a regular teaspoon from my flatware, not a measuring spoon.) If dumpling mix is too sticky to drop from spoon, then dip the spoon into the boiling water, the dumpling should slide right off.
  • When dumplings start floating on top, remove them with a slotted spoon or drain them.
  • You may have to reduce the heat to see when they are floating.
  • About 30 minutes before chicken should be done, add the dumplings to the pot with the chicken.
  • After 30 minutes, you should have a delicious dish: the chicken should be tender enough that it is falling off of the bone and the dumplings should have made a thicker sauce out of the liquid the chicken was cooking inches.

MOM'S CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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On Sundays, Mom set our big round oak table with a snowy white cloth and her fine dishes and tableware. On the old wood stove, pushed way back to simmer slowly, was a big pot of chicken and dumplings from scratch in a thick gravy. I can still taste it. -Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 broiler/fryer chickens (2-1/2 to 3 pounds each), cut up
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 to 12 cups water
DUMPLINGS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
GRAVY:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken pieces, a few at a time and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in batches in oil; drain. , Place chicken in an 8-qt. stockpot. Add the celery, carrots, parsley and seasonings. Add enough water to cover chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer chicken for 45-50 minutes or until no longer pink. , Remove 1 cup broth to use for dumplings; cool. Stir in the flour, baking powder and eggs to form a stiff batter; drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering broth. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering). Remove chicken and dumplings to a serving dish and keep warm. , For gravy, remove 4 cups broth and vegetables to a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine flour and water until smooth. Gradually stir into vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Serve with chicken and dumplings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 776mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

MOM'S CHICKEN 'N' BUTTERMILK DUMPLINGS



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Meet the Cook: I serve this - with a tossed or cucumber salad - to friends dining with us or on visits by our two sons and families (including two grandchildren). -Ellen Proefrock, Brodhead, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 stewing chicken (about 5 pounds), cut up
10 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
DUMPLINGS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a stockpot or Dutch oven, combine first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil; skim foam from broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken is tender, about 1-1/2 hours. Remove chicken; when cool enough to handle, debone and dice. Strain broth, reserving broth and vegetables. , In the same pot, melt butter. Stir in flour, paprika and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in 6 cups reserved broth (save remaining broth for another use). Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in the cream, reserved vegetables and chicken. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to simmer. , For dumplings, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl. Combine eggs, buttermilk and butter; stir into dry ingredients to form a stiff batter. , Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering mixture. Cover and simmer until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering), about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 32g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 201mg cholesterol, Sodium 1059mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

MOM'S CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS (BOTT BOI)



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When I was a child my Mother made "Chicken and Dumplings" that were out of this world. They approached Paradise. After I was grown and took up cooking I tried in vain to find "her" recipe. I never developed a taste for drop dumplings.A few months ago I was watching an regional home cooking show on the TV, suddenly there was "Mom's Chicken and Dumplings" on a program about Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. How Mom came by it originally is one of life's mysteries. This is so good, chickens volunteer for the privilege of being part of it.

Provided by Pierre Dance

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2-4 lbs whole chickens
1 bunch celery, divided in half
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with liquid (optional)
1 pinch saffron
5 eggs
1/2 cup water
4 cups flour

Steps:

  • In a 6 quart pot, simmer the chicken and 1/2 of the celery in 2 quarts of water for 1 hour or 'til tender.
  • Remove the bones and discard. Set the meat aside.
  • Add water to the pot enough to make 3 1/2 quarts. Bring to a boil.
  • Add tomatoes (If you chose, Mom didn't), celery, bouillon, and saffron. Bring to a simmer.
  • Prepare dumplings.
  • Beat eggs and water in a large bowl.
  • Gradually add flour, mixing with a whisk 'til it thickens.
  • Switch to a spoon and mix 'til a soft dough forms.
  • Turn out on a floured board, knead for 1-2 minute.
  • Divide into 3 parts.
  • Roll out to about 3/16 of an inch thick.
  • Cut into strips 1/2 X 1 inch with a floured knife or a pizza wheel.
  • Drop these 2 or 3 at a time into the chicken broth, stirring gently as you go.
  • Cook 'til tender about 15 minutes.
  • Add chicken meat. Cook 'til heated through.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

MOM'S SOUTHERN STYLE CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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This is a truly delicious recipe, but it was very difficult to get the exact amounts of ingredients. It's one of those handed down recipes where mom and grandma just said, "add a little of this and that." Please note that it may not take both cartons of broth. I usually add about 1 1/2 cartons and add the rest if I need to. The...

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into small pieces
2-32 oz cartons chicken broth (you may not need as much. start with 1 1/2 cartons and if it seems too thick, add the remaining broth).
3 can(s) cream of chicken soup
1/2 to 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
1 dash(es) black pepper
DUMPLINGS
2 c all purpose flour
2 c self-rising flour
1 c shortening
1 1/2 - 2 c milk
NOTE: THIS RECIPE CAN BE CUT IN HALF FOR SMALLER FAMILIES

Steps:

  • 1. Cook chicken breasts. Cool and cut into bite-sized pieces, set aside while making the dumplings.
  • 2. DUMPLINGS: In a large bowl, mix together flours and shortening until mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add milk a little at a time and mix until it forms a soft dough. On a floured surface, roll or pat out dough to about 1/4" thickness. Cut into small squares using a pizza wheel. Squares do not have to be uniform. NOTE: You may also drop dumplings by heaping teaspoons into broth, but we prefer them rolled out and cut.
  • 3. BROTH: In a large Dutch oven, combine broth, soups, and hot sauce and bring to a boil. Add chicken and then add dumplings one at a time and stir very lightly, sprinkle with black pepper. Return to boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes or until dumplings are cooked and sauce has thickened. If sauce is too thin, mix a couple of tablespoons flour and water and mix into a pourable paste. Add to broth to thicken.
  • 4. SPECIAL NOTE: It is very important to add the dumplings one at a time. Do not add them all at once or you will have one big clump.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of chicken broth and water for the broth. This will give the dumplings a richer flavor.
  • Add vegetables to the broth for a more nutritious and flavorful dish. Carrots, celery, and onions are all good choices.
  • Season the broth well with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dumplings.
  • Make sure the dough is well-chilled before rolling it out. This will prevent the dumplings from becoming too sticky.
  • Cut the dumplings into small pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Add the dumplings to the boiling broth and cook until they are tender. This will usually take about 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken and dumplings hot with a side of your favorite vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your chicken and dumplings turn out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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