Chicken and Dumplings
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 30 Min
This dish tastes like it takes all day to prepare but, the truth is, it comes together in a snap! You're going to love this recipe for Chicken and Dumplings because it's all the old-fashioned, warm, and cozy flavor with almost no time and effort at all! This one-pot wonder is going to really hit the spot.
What You'll Need
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 8 cup chicken broth (see Note)
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cup biscuit baking mix (see Note)
- 2/3 cup milk (see Note)
- 3 cup chopped cooked chicken
What to Do
- Coat a soup pot with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add celery and carrots; saute 6 minutes, or until tender. Stir in broth, poultry seasoning, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together biscuit mix and milk until blended. Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface; roll or pat dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 1- x 3-inch strips.
- Drop strips one at a time into boiling broth. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through, stirring occasionally. Add chicken and stir until heated through, 3 to 4 additional minutes. Serve immediately.
Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip!
- You can lighten up this Southern classic without sacrificing taste. Substitute low-sodium fat-free chicken broth, reduced-fat biscuit baking mix, and fat-free milk for their regular counterparts.
- Want even more tasty soups and stews? Check out our free eCookbook, Comfort Food for the Soul: 40 of Our Best Stews and Easy Soup Recipes!
- Need Chicken and Dumplings a different way? Try our Old-Fashioned Chicken & Dumplings or our Shortcut Chicken 'n' Dumplings.