Classic Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients:
1 whole chicken (cut into pieces)
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 onion (chopped)
2 carrots (chopped)
2 celery stalks (chopped)
1 bay leaf
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter
Steps:
In a large pot, combine the chicken, broth, water, onion, carrots, celery, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 45-60 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the pot and shred the meat.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter to make the dumpling dough.
Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering broth and vegetables.
Cover the pot and let cook for 10-15 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.
Creamy Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups chicken broth
1 onion (chopped)
2 carrots (chopped)
2 celery stalks (chopped)
1 bay leaf
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter
Steps:
In a large pot, combine the chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, onion, carrots, celery, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter to make the dumpling dough.
Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering broth and vegetables.
Cover the pot and let cook for 10-15 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through.
Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.
Spicy Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into cubes)
4 cups chicken broth
1 onion (chopped)
2 jalapeño peppers (seeded and chopped)
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter
Steps:
In a large pot, combine the chicken, broth, onion, jalapeño peppers, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter to make the dumpling dough.
Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering broth and chicken.
Cover the pot and let cook for 10-15 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through.
Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Conclusion
There are countless ways to make Easy Chicken and Dumplings, but these three recipes are sure to impress. Whether you prefer a classic version, a creamy twist, or a spicy kick, there’s a recipe here for you. So grab your apron and get cooking!
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