Chicken and Dumplings

The word dumpling means many different things to many different people. But, one thing for sure is that almost every culture seems to have their own variation of a dumpling. From Asian Pot Stickers to South American Empanadas, Italian Gnocchi and southern Chicken and Dumplings, people all around the globe are enjoying dumplings.  

One of my favorite comfort meals is Chicken and Dumplings. As a child I remember standing by the pot waiting for what seemed like forever for the chicken and dumplings to finish cooking.  My mom’s (aka MawMaw) tried and true recipe is a winner, but I’ve adjusted it over the years to fit my busy schedule when I have hungry kids on a weeknight.

Perfect as a meal on it’s own or served as a side dish, this Chicken and DumplingS recipe is a fall and winter favorite in my home.

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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes 

Serves: 4

Ingredients: 

• 1 32oz box of chicken broth 

• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken 

• 1 10 3/4oz can cream of chicken soup  

• 1 16.3oz can refrigerated biscuits 

• ½ cup finely chopped onion

• ¼ tsp poultry seasoning 

• ½ tsp salt 

• ½ tsp black pepper 

• ½ cup finely chopped carrots* 

• ½ cup finely chopped celery* 

• 1 tbsp of butter

*Optional ingredients. If using, sautee the celery and carrots with the onions before beginning. See step 1 .

You will also need:

• Large stock pot

Instructions:

1. In a large stock pot, add 1 tbsp of butter and the onions and sautee over MED-HIGH heat until translucent.
   *If also using the celery and carrots, sautee them with the onions at this step as well.

2. Next, add chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, salt, pepper and poultry seasoning and continue to heat at MED-HIGH until boiling.

3. Reduce heat to LOW, cover, and simmer on low for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.   

4. Open your can of biscuits and cut each biscuit into 5 pieces. 

5. Return broth to a boil and drop the biscuits into the broth. 

6. Reduce heat to LOW again, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.  

7. Add shredded chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes 

8. Serve warm.