Cozy Chicken Dumpling Recipes š²
There's nothing quite like a warm bowl of chicken and dumplings to make you feel cozy and satisfied. Here are a couple of delightful recipes that you can easily whip up for a comforting meal!
Classic Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), cut into pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions:
1. In a large pot, combine the chicken, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, and water. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool.
3. While the chicken cools, prepare the dumplings. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk just until the dough comes together.
4. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones and shred it. Return the chicken to the pot.
5. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the dumplings are cooked through.
6. Serve hot and enjoy the ultimate comfort food!
Easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
Instructions:
1. In a large pot, combine the chicken, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, and water. Season with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
3. Cut each biscuit into quarters and drop them into the simmering broth.
4. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the biscuits are cooked through and have absorbed some of the broth.
5. Serve warm and enjoy this quick and delicious version of chicken and dumplings!
Tips for Perfect Chicken and Dumplings
Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables and chicken will enhance the flavor of your dish.
Season generously: Make sure to season the broth well to give the dumplings and chicken plenty of flavor.
Don’t overmix the dumpling dough: Mix just until the ingredients come together to keep the dumplings light and fluffy.
Cook the dumplings properly: Ensure the dumplings are fully cooked by covering the pot and simmering until they are done.
Experiment with herbs: Add fresh or dried herbs like thyme, parsley, or dill to the dumpling dough for extra flavor.
Enjoy these comforting recipes and tips for a heartwarming meal that everyone will love! š½️
