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Hearty Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

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Classic Chicken and Dumplings is a comforting, hearty dish featuring tender shredded chicken simmered with fresh vegetables in a flavorful broth, topped with soft, fluffy dumplings made from a seasoned bisquick mixture. Perfect for cozy dinners, this recipe combines simple ingredients with time-honored cooking techniques to deliver warmth and satisfaction in every bite.

Ingredients

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Broth

  • 8 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon Chicken

Chicken and Vegetable Base

  • 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (about 3–4 cups)
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 carrots, cut in half lengthwise and diced (2 ½ to 3 cups)
  • 4 celery stalks, diced (2 ½ to 3 cups)
  • 2 small yellow onions, diced finely (1 ½ cups)
  • 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 with 4 tablespoons of Better Than Bouillon Chicken. Microwave for 3 minutes, then stir well and set aside.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: In a large stock pot over medium heat, add 4 tablespoons of salted butter, diced carrots, celery, and finely diced onions. Stir to combine and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the onions from burning.
  3. Make Roux and Add Broth: Sprinkle ½ cup of flour into the pot with vegetables and stir to combine. Slowly add the prepared chicken broth, then bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add Chicken and Seasonings: Stir in the shredded chicken along with 1 teaspoon each of Italian seasonings, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix well, reduce heat to low, and let simmer while preparing the dumplings.
  5. Make Dumpling Batter: In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups bisquick with 1 teaspoon each of salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasonings. Drizzle ⅔ cup milk into the dry mix and gently stir until just combined into a thick, paste-like batter. Avoid overmixing. Let the batter rest for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Drop Dumplings into Soup: Using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, gently drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering chicken and vegetable mixture, spacing them apart as they will expand.
  7. Cook Dumplings Covered: Cover the pot with a lid and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
  8. Turn Dumplings and Continue Cooking: Carefully flip each dumpling to the other side without breaking them. Continue cooking uncovered for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  9. Serve: Remove the pot from heat and serve the chicken and dumplings hot for a hearty and comforting meal.

Notes

  • Make sure not to overmix the dumpling batter to keep them tender.
  • Use a cookie scoop to ensure evenly sized dumplings for uniform cooking.
  • Allow dumplings enough space to expand while cooking to avoid sticking together.
  • You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste before adding dumplings if desired.

Keywords: chicken and dumplings, chicken soup, comfort food, homemade dumplings, one pot meal, hearty soup

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