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Easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
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This Easy Chicken and Dumplings recipe offers a comforting, hearty meal featuring tender chicken simmered in a flavorful broth with soft, homemade dumplings. Perfect for cozy nights, this simple yet delicious dish combines creamy chicken soup, fresh vegetables, and light, fluffy dumplings for a satisfying comfort food classic.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups Cooked chicken or turkey, chopped
  • 1 cup Chopped celery
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cans (10.5 oz each) Chicken broth
  • 3 cans Water (use the empty soup can to measure)

Dumplings

  • 2 cups Self-rising flour
  • 1/4 cup Shortening
  • 3/4 cup Boiling water (added gradually as needed)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the broth: In a large soup pot, combine the chopped chicken or turkey, chopped celery, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and measured water. Stir well to mix all ingredients evenly. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover and reduce heat to let it simmer gently while you prepare the dumplings.
  2. Make the dumpling dough: In a large bowl, add the self-rising flour and the shortening. Using a fork or pastry blender, cut the shortening into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the boiling water, starting with half a cup, mixing continuously until a soft, cohesive dough forms a ball. Add more water as needed to achieve the right consistency.
  3. Shape the dumplings: Lightly flour a countertop or work surface. Turn the dough out onto it and gently roll to about 1/8 inch thickness. Using a knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into strips, then cut those strips into small squares roughly 1 to 2 inches in size.
  4. Cook the dumplings: Remove the lid from the simmering broth. Quickly drop a handful of dumpling squares at a time into the boiling soup. Replace the lid after each addition to maintain temperature. Allow the dumplings to cook for about 30 seconds before adding more. Once all dumplings are added, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring gently every few minutes to prevent sticking.
  5. Season to taste: After cooking, taste the stew and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired. For a classic drop-dumpling variation, pinch small pieces of dough directly into the boiling broth, bypassing the rolling and cutting steps, and cook as directed until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  6. Serve: Ladle the hot chicken and dumplings into bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy the warm, creamy, and hearty meal!

Notes

  • Use well-cooked chicken or turkey for best flavor and texture.
  • Self-rising flour contains leavening agents, which help the dumplings rise and become fluffy; do not substitute with regular flour unless you add baking powder.
  • The boiling water must be added gradually to properly form the dough; too much can make it too sticky.
  • Simmer dumplings gently to avoid breaking them apart.
  • For a thicker broth, reduce the amount of water or add more cream of chicken soup.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled for larger families or leftovers.

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