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Easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Easy Chicken and Dumplings recipe delivers a comforting and hearty meal perfect for any day. Tender cooked chicken combined with celery and a creamy chicken broth forms a flavorful base, while homemade soft dumplings made from self-rising flour and shortening cook right in the bubbling broth. Simple to prepare yet deeply satisfying, this dish is perfect for family dinners, offering both warmth and nostalgia.

Ingredients

Soup Base

  • 4 cups cooked chicken or turkey, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 (10.5 oz) cans chicken broth
  • 3 cans of water (use the empty soup can to measure)

Dumplings

  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • ¾ cup boiling water (add gradually as needed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Soup Base: Place the chopped chicken, celery, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and measured water into a large soup pot. Bring everything to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce the heat to let it simmer gently while you prepare the dumpling dough.
  2. Make Dumpling Dough: In a large mixing bowl, add the self-rising flour. Cut in the shortening using a fork or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring even fat distribution for tender dumplings.
  3. Add Boiling Water: Gradually pour in the boiling water, starting with about half a cup. Stir gently and add more water as needed, until the dough forms a soft ball that is pliable but not sticky.
  4. Roll and Cut Dumplings: Dust a clean surface with flour, then roll out the dough to about ⅛-inch thickness. Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into strips and squares suitable for dumplings.
  5. Add Dumplings to Broth: Remove the lid from the simmering broth. Add the dumpling pieces one at a time into the pot, quickly covering after each addition to maintain the heat. Allow about 30 seconds between each to prevent sticking.
  6. Simmer Dumplings: Once all dumplings are added, reduce the heat to low and let them simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
  7. Optional Drop Dumplings: For soft, fluffy drop dumplings, skip rolling out the dough. Instead, pinch off small, uniform pieces and drop them directly into the boiling broth. Simmer as directed until cooked through.
  8. Serve: Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls and enjoy warm, savoring the comforting flavors and tender textures.

Notes

  • You can substitute turkey for chicken if preferred.
  • Using self-rising flour eliminates the need for additional leavening agents in the dumplings.
  • Adjust salt and pepper seasonings according to your taste once the dish is cooked.
  • If you like a thicker broth, you can reduce the amount of added water slightly.
  • For dairy-free, use a dairy-free cream of chicken soup alternative.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/easy-chicken-and-dumplings-recipe/