Best 6 Pantry Chicken Dumplings For Two Recipes

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Indulge in a comforting and hearty meal with our selection of pantry-friendly chicken dumpling recipes, perfect for a cozy dinner for two. Discover a classic Chicken and Dumplings recipe that brings together tender chicken, savory broth, and fluffy dumplings in one delightful bowl. For a twist on tradition, try the One-Pot Chicken and Dumplings, where convenience meets flavor as all ingredients come together in a single pot. If you're short on time, the Quick and Easy Chicken Dumplings offer a speedy yet satisfying option, ready in just 30 minutes. And for a unique twist, the Asian-Inspired Chicken and Dumplings combine the comforting flavors of classic chicken and dumplings with the vibrant notes of Asian-inspired seasonings. No matter your preference, these recipes ensure a delicious and heartwarming meal that's easy on your pantry and your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PANTRY CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS FOR TWO



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This is my own quick and easy recipe for dinner for two using pantry ingredients. The pillowy soft dumplings and chunks of chicken in a delicious, silky gravy are comfort food nirvana. If concerned with sodium intake, you may use low sodium broth and omit the pinch of salt from the dough.

Provided by Tere Gill

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c self-rising flour (i use white lily)
1 Tbsp shortening (i use crisco)
1/4 - 1/3 c whole milk (or reconstituted dry milk)
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 -2 box chicken broth (i use swanson 32 oz. size)
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 pinch dried parsley flakes
1 can(s) chunk chicken breast, 12.5 oz. drained

Steps:

  • 1. Make dumpling dough by cutting shortening into the flour until it almost looks like coarse sand (I use a handled biscuit cutter, but you can use a pastry blender or the two knives technique.)
  • 2. Add and stir in enough of the milk to bring it all together and it forms a stiff dough (like for biscuits.) Do not overwork the dough.
  • 3. In a dutch oven or stockpot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add bouillon cubes to broth.
  • 4. Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough into the boiling broth. When all of the dumplings are in the pot, reduce heat to a medium simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Do not stir!
  • 5. After first 10 minutes simmering, sprinkle a pinch of parsley flakes over dumplings. Place tight fitting lid on top of the pot and simmer without stirring for an additional 10 minutes.
  • 6. Remove from heat. Very gently, stir in drained cooked chicken.
  • 7. Serve hot. (I like to serve it in bowls with a bit more parsley sprinkled on top.)
  • 8. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers. Gently reheat in microwave.

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.

CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS FOR TWO



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I think I saw this in Cooking Light - the library's copier was broken, so I scribbled down the ingredients and directions on a slip of paper. I don't usually have celery, so used green beans and added a teaspoonful or so of dry celery leaves for flavor. I've also made it with leftover chicken, added mushrooms, used fresh herbs or different herbs, and made other changes on the fly. I love that it makes a small quantity for those of us with small households. Update: I recently served this over hot cooked noodles, and that was another nice way to have this dish.

Provided by duonyte

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
3/4 cup celery, sliced 1/4 in. thick
1/2 cup carrot, sliced 1/4 in. thinck
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
3 parsley sprigs
1 bay leaf
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 1/4 ounces flour, about 1/2 cup
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup low-fat milk

Steps:

  • Heat a saucepan, spray with cooking spray, add the chicken and cook it for 4 minutes, browning well on all sides. Remove and keep warm.
  • Add the next six ingredients (celery through bay leaf) to the pan and saute until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, cook 1 minute, then add the broth , bring it to a boil, cover, reduce the heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  • A few minutes before the 30 minutes are up, stir together the flour, baking powder, parsley and salt. Add the milk, stirring just until everything is moist.
  • Spoon the dough by heaping teaspoonfulls into the saucepan. Cover and simmer 10 more minutes, or until the dumplings are done.
  • Discard the parsley sprigs and serve.

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.

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

CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS FOR TWO (COOK'S COUNTRY)



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Make and share this Chicken and Dumplings for Two (Cook's Country) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 small onion, chopped fine
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 cups chicken broth
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Note: Make the dumplings just before adding them to the stew.
  • For the stew: Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onion and cook until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in sherry, scraping up any browned bits, and cook until nearly dry, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in broth and bring to boil. Add chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through and tender, about 15 minutes.
  • For the dumplings: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in bowl. Stir in broth and melted butter until just incorporated.
  • Season stew with salt and pepper to taste. Increase heat to medium. Using 2 spoons, drop eight 1-inch dumplings into stew about 1 inch apart. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle peas around dumplings, cover, and cook 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, uncovered, about 10 minutes. Serve.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water.
  • Add some chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or onions, to the dumplings for extra nutrition.
  • If you don't have a dumpling maker, you can use a spoon to drop the dumpling batter into the boiling broth.
  • Cook the dumplings until they are cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked dumplings will be tough.
  • Serve the chicken and dumplings immediately, while they are still hot.

Conclusion:

This pantry chicken and dumplings recipe is a quick and easy way to make a delicious and comforting meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a hearty and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you're short on time or just don't feel like cooking, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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