I think when a lot of folks are asked for their list of Top 5 comfort foods, Chicken and Dumplings comes up in that list.
It certainly does for me.
My Mom made chicken and dumplins a lot when I was younger. My favorite part was always the dumplins.
My Momma worked long and labor intensive hours as a school custodian but she always tried real hard to make dinner for us kids. My Dad was in the Navy and was out to sea a lot serving our country. They both had tough jobs and I suppose you don't always appreciate your parent's hard work until you are grown.
I look back now, and I truly appreciate my Mom always trying to get a good meal on the table even though she was exhausted most days and didn't feel like going to the grocery store after work and then coming home to make dinner.
My Mom usually made this with canned biscuits (which you can too if you like).
My Mom usually made this with canned biscuits (which you can too if you like).
But these days I like to make it with Bisquick to keep the dumplins nice and fluffy.
This is a really versatile recipe so go with whatever you like and what is easiest for you.
Ingredients
1
pound chicken tenders, diced
½
small onion, finely diced
1
container (32 oz.) Chicken Stock or Broth
1
cup water
1
cup milk (or half & half)
1
package Chicken Gravy Mix
1
cup frozen peas and carrots
Salt
and Pepper, to taste
2
cups Bisquick
2/3
cups warm water
Directions
Place
a large pot on stove over medium high heat, add chicken broth, water, diced
onion and diced chicken tenders.
Cook until onions turn soft and chicken is
cooked. Season mixture with salt and
pepper
In
a small bowl, whisk together gravy mix and milk. Pour into pot. Stir
and bring up to a boil (to thicken slightly).
Add frozen peas and carrots.
In
a medium bowl, combine Bisquick with warm water. Stir until combined.
Drop
tablespoonfuls of prepared mix into the pot, spacing dumplings as evenly as you
can.
Sprinkle with dried parsley (optional)
Cook's Notes: Chicken
and Dumplings don’t always make the best leftovers.
The dumplings will continue to absorb the liquid so when you make this, be sure you’re going to eat it all the same day.
The dumplings will continue to absorb the liquid so when you make this, be sure you’re going to eat it all the same day.
Also, if you'd like, you can use some rotisserie chicken in this which gives it a wonderful flavor
or if you have leftovers from a roasted chicken.
Enjoy!
11 comments:
It looks delicious! One of my favorite dishes. I actually have a character in my book who also loves Chicken and Dumplings. May I share this on my blog?
Thanks,
Kathy
Ugh, I wish I could have some of this right now! It looks amazing!
Mmm this is probably one of my favorite down home southern foods, looks delicious!! :)
We never had this growing up. My Dad wasn't a big soup fan, and putting dumplings in there would not have gone over well with him. Me on the other hand, I can't wait to try this!!
My Grandma used to make Chicken and Dumplings, as well as chicken and home made noodles. Pure Southern comfort food for sure! Thanks for the memories!
I haven't had chicken and dumplings in the longest time and haven't ever made them myself (I usually order it at Cracker Barrel.) This is going to be perfect to make on a cool Fall day!
I'll be right over cause I'd love to have some right now. ;-} This looks soo good - such great comfort food. Thanks for making it look so easy to do. You're always doing good! =D
I have this on my stove simmering right now. thanks for the recipe..so easy!! It looks wonderful!
Hi Jen!~ I really hope you enjoyed it!! :)
This looks so good! I was just wondering if it can be made in the crock pot?
Hi Kim! As much as I love my Crock Pot, I probably would not recommend this recipe for it. I think the broth would be fine in it but not the dumplings. In order for them to stay on the fluffy side, they need to be steamed in the pot for just a few minutes. You could try adding them in the Crock Pot during the last 15 minutes or so of cooking. You just don't want them to get too dense or be too mushy in the middle. Hope that helps!
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