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Homemade Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

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This homemade chicken and dumplings recipe is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender shredded chicken, flavorful vegetables, and soft, fluffy dumplings simmered in a rich chicken broth. Perfect for a family meal, it combines simple ingredients to create a classic Southern-inspired comfort food that’s both satisfying and easy to make.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Chicken and Broth

  • 2 large chicken breasts (about 3-4 cups cooked and shredded; rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 8 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon Chicken

Vegetables and Seasonings

  • 4 carrots (cut in half lengthwise and diced, about 2 ½ – 3 cups)
  • 4 celery stalks (diced, about 2 ½ – 3 cups)
  • 2 small yellow onions (diced finely, about 1 ½ cups)
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Dumplings

  • 2 cups Bisquick
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • ⅔ cup milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken Broth: In a large bowl, combine 8 cups of water and 4 tablespoons of Better Than Bouillon Chicken to create the chicken broth. Microwave the mixture for 3 minutes, then stir well and set aside.
  2. Cook Vegetables: In a large stock pot over medium heat, add diced carrots, celery, onions, and 4 tablespoons of salted butter. Stir to combine and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the onions from burning.
  3. Add Flour and Broth: Sprinkle in ½ cup of flour and stir thoroughly to incorporate. Gradually add the prepared chicken broth to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add Chicken and Seasonings: Stir in the shredded chicken, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer while you prepare the dumplings.
  5. Make Dumpling Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups Bisquick with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir to combine the dry ingredients evenly.
  6. Add Milk to Dumplings: Drizzle ⅔ cup milk into the Bisquick mixture and gently stir until incorporated. The dumpling batter should be thick and paste-like. Do not overmix. Let it rest for 1-2 minutes before cooking.
  7. Cook Dumplings: Using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, gently drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter into the simmering chicken and vegetable mixture, spacing them apart to allow for expansion. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
  8. Flip Dumplings: Carefully turn each dumpling over in the pot without breaking them. Cook uncovered for an additional 2-3 minutes to finish.
  9. Serve: Remove the pot from heat and serve the chicken and dumplings hot. This recipe yields 12-14 dumplings and serves approximately 8 people.

Notes

  • Using rotisserie chicken is a convenient shortcut and adds extra flavor.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dumpling batter to keep dumplings light and fluffy.
  • Leaving space between dumplings while cooking is important as they expand significantly.
  • You can adjust seasonings to taste, adding more salt or herbs if desired.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American Southern

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/homemade-chicken-and-dumplings-recipe/