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SIMPLY DELICIOUS CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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These simply delicious chicken and dumplings have thousands of fans - this family-favorite dinner is my most popular recipe on Pinterest. The chicken stew takes help from a rotisserie chicken, but the dumplings are made from-scratch and practically fool-proof!

Provided by Foodtastic Mom

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 rotisserie chicken (white and dark meat shredded and skin removed)
6 small carrots (peeled and diced)
3 ribs celery (diced (about 1 cup))
1 sweet onion (diced)
1/2 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 cups chicken stock
1 can cream of onion soup (you can also use cream of chicken or cream of celery)
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup milk
4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot over medium heat, melt the two tablespoons of butter and add the carrots, celery, onion, parsley and all the seasonings, salt through pepper. Cook until the vegetables are starting to soften, about 5 - 8 minutes.
  • Add the cream of onion soup, chicken stock and shredded rotisserie chicken. Stir well. Bring to a low boil and reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
  • To make the dumplings, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk together the milk and melted butter. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir together with a spatula until a smooth ball of dough forms.
  • Using a 1.5 tablespoon capacity cookie scoop, drop the dumpling batter balls into the simmering stew one at a time until all the dough has been used. The dough should make 15 dumplings.
  • Cover the pot and allow to cook (without uncovering) on a low simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

WORLD'S BEST CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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This is my Mom's fantastic chicken and dumpling recipe. Of course there are as many C&D recipes as there are Southern mom's, but this sure is good to me and you don't have to cut shortening into the dumplings like others. I encourage anyone who tries it to adjust the thickness and quantity of dumplings to their suiting, This is mine.

Provided by MarkG

Categories     Poultry

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (4 -5 lb) broiler-fryer chickens, halved
2 celery ribs, and tops
4 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
3 quarts water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups flour
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, celery, onions, carrots, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, broth in large pot. Add enough water to cover chicken.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is tender.
  • Remove chicken and let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Remove 1 cup of broth and strain.Set aside.
  • Remove meat from bones and discard skin and bones; add meat back to broth.
  • Return broth and chicken to simmer.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine reserved broth, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 2 chicken bullion cubes and approximately 3 cups of flour; mix well add enough flour to form stiff dough.
  • Roll dough with rolling pin until approximately 1/8 inch thick or desired thickness thickness; cut into strips.
  • Drop strips into soup; simmer for 20 minutes, stir occasionally.
  • Mix corn starch with 2 tablespoons of water and add to soup. Add butter and cream, mix well.
  • Bring to a simmer and then remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes (or as long as you stand to wait).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1172.4, Fat 72.8, SaturatedFat 29.5, Cholesterol 318.9, Sodium 3116.2, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 66.5

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