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Chicken and dumplings is classic American comfort food. A rich chicken broth filled with veggies chicken and topped with light and fluffy made dumplings!
Winter always puts me in the mood for some good old comfort food. And chicken and dumplings is my favorite comfort food. Fluffy, light dumplings in a rich broth loaded with chicken and vegetables. I pretty much make and eat it so that I can have the dumplings!!
My friend makes amazing chicken and dumplings and she graciously shared her secret with me for light, fluffy and tender dumplings. The secret ingredient is sour cream. which makes it perfection!
Ingredients Needed
- Chicken Broth
- Chicken Breast. Cooked and shredded. Chicken thighs will also work.
- Poultry seasoning. This adds amazing flavor so don’t leave it out.
- Bisquick. This is a store bought pancake and baking mix.
- Sour cream. Can substitute plain Greek yogurt. This is the secret ingredient that makes the biscuits so light and fluffy.
- Milk. I use 2 percent milk but use what you have on hand.
- Butter. Can also use olive oil.
- Celery
- Carrots
- Salt and Pepper
How to Make Chicken and Dumplings
- Sauté celery and carrots in butter or olive oil for about 5 minutes on the stove top. Use a large, heavy pan or dutch oven.
- Add in chicken broth and seasonings and bring to a boil. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Add in chicken.
- Combine Bisquick, milk and sour cream in a medium size bowl and stir.
- Drop dumpling dough by the spoonful onto simmering broth.
- Cover pan with lid and simmer until the dumplings are cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
Tips from leigh Anne
- Do not lift cover while cooking. The steam that is created is what helps make the dumplings so light and fluffy.
- Add some fresh or dried parsley or thyme to the dumplings to add some color.
- The liquid will be very hot. Allow it it cool a bit before eating.
- This is a great dish for using left over chicken. If you need to make chicken for this dish, check out my easy recipes for making Chicken in the Microwave, Slow Cooker Chicken, and Instant Pot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen vegetables?
I usually use fresh veggies but my friend who gave me the recipe often uses a bag of frozen vegetables that contains frozen peas, carrots and corn. No need to saute them just add them right in with the chicken.
How do I store leftovers?
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months (best frozen without the dumplings)
Leftovers may be thicker as the dumpling begins to breakdown sitting in the liquid. You can add some additional chicken broth to thin if you like.
Can I make chicken and dumplings ahead of time?
You can prep this dish ahead of time by sautéing the veggies and combining everything except the dumplings. Store the chicken, veggie and broth mixture in the refrigerator. When you are ready to serve it, mix up your dumplings and bring the chicken/broth/veggie mixture to a boil before adding the dumplings. The mixture must be very hot in order for the dumplings to cook properly.
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Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 1/2 cups carrots peeled and sliced
- 8 cups of chicken broth
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 cups chicken cooked and cubed
- 1 1/2 cups Bisquick
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- In a large, heavy pan saute celery and carrots in butter for about 5 minutes
- Add in the broth and seasonings and bring to a boil
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add in chicken
- Make dumplings: Combine Bisquick, milk and sour cream
- Drop dumplings by the spoonful onto simmering broth
- Cover pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through (insert a toothpick) Do not lift the cover while cooking
Tips & Notes:
- Just a few words of caution. The liquid will be hot, very hot and you will want to eat it right away but trust me, let it cool a bit or at least blow on it!
- At first, it may seem like there is too much broth but you will soon discover that as you begin eating and cutting into the dumplings they will start to dissolve a bit and mix in with the broth and it will thicken up the broth.
- You can use a bag of frozen veggies if you prefer, just add them in with the chicken.
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Christine says
This chicken and dumplings recipe is my family’s favourite come in from the cold and warm right up meal ! The sour cream adds a subtle necessary flavour don’t skip it ! ♡
Angela says
Delicious! The ultimate comfort food. I cut carrots, celery, and onion in big chunks. Sautéed carrots for a few minutes, then added in the celery and sautéed for another few minutes. Then added in the onion with 2 cloves of finely diced garlic and sautéed for another few minutes before adding in broth. I added 1/2 tablespoon hidden valley ranch seasoning to the dumpling batter. It turned out AWESOME! My family is already asking if I’ll make it again.