Easy Homemade Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Warm, comforting, and packed with flavor this Easy Chicken and Dumplings recipe is the perfect cozy meal for busy weeknights or Sunday dinners. Made with tender chicken, creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings, this Southern-inspired classic will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients:
For the Chicken and Broth:
4 cups cooked chicken (or turkey), chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
2 (10.5 oz) cans chicken broth
3 cans of water (use the empty soup can to measure)
For the Dumplings:
2 cups self-rising flour
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup boiling water (add gradually as needed)
Directions:
1. Make the Chicken Broth:
In a large soup pot, combine chopped chicken, celery, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and let simmer while preparing the dumplings.
2. Prepare the Dumpling Dough:
In a mixing bowl, add self-rising flour. Cut in shortening with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Slowly add boiling water (start with 1/2 cup and add more as needed) until dough forms a ball.
3. Shape the Dumplings:
Lightly flour a clean surface. Roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into strips, then into squares.
4. Cook the Dumplings:
Remove the lid from the broth and add dumpling squares a few at a time, covering quickly after each addition. Cook for 30 seconds between each batch. After all dumplings are added, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Season with salt and pepper.
Optional Drop Dumplings: Skip rolling the dough just pinch off small dough pieces and drop directly into the boiling broth. Simmer until cooked through.
5. Serve & Enjoy:
Ladle this creamy chicken and dumplings soup into bowls and serve warm for the ultimate comfort food dinner.
Recipe Notes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Why You’ll Love This Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Classic Southern comfort food
Budget-friendly and filling
Perfect for family dinners or meal prep
Can be made with chicken or turkey leftovers
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