Description
Whip up a comforting bowl of chicken and dumplings with this quick and easy recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, it’s a kid-friendly favorite and freezer-friendly too.
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Broth:
4 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 cup chopped celery
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
2 (10.5 oz) cans chicken broth
3 cans water (use empty soup can for measuring)
For the Dumplings:
2 cups self-rising flour
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup boiling water
Instructions
In a large pot, combine chopped chicken, celery, cream of chicken soup, broth, and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and simmer.
In a bowl, cut shortening into the self-rising flour until mixture is crumbly. Add boiling water gradually and stir until dough forms a ball.
Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 1–2 inch squares.
Remove lid from broth. Add dumpling squares a few at a time, replacing the lid after each addition for 30 seconds. Continue until all are added.
Reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 20 minutes or until dumplings are tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
Add carrots or peas for more nutrition.
Stir fresh herbs like parsley or thyme into the dough for added flavor.
A splash of cream can make the broth richer.
Spice it up with paprika or cayenne for heat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern, American
