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Easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

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This easy Chicken and Dumplings recipe combines tender shredded chicken and fluffy dumplings simmered in a flavorful homemade chicken broth with vegetables. Perfect for a comforting, hearty meal that’s simple to prepare on the stovetop.

Ingredients

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Broth

  • 8 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon Chicken

Chicken & Vegetables

  • 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (about 3–4 cups)
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 carrots, cut in half lengthwise and diced (2 ½ to 3 cups)
  • 4 celery stalks, diced (2 ½ to 3 cups)
  • 2 small yellow onions, diced finely (1 ½ cups)
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Dumplings

  • 2 cups Bisquick
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • ⅔ cup milk

Instructions

  1. Make the broth: In a large bowl, combine the water and Better Than Bouillon chicken base. Microwave the mixture for 3 minutes, then remove and stir well. Set aside.
  2. Sauté vegetables: Heat a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, onions, and 4 tablespoons of butter. Stir to combine and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often to prevent the onions from burning.
  3. Add flour and broth: Sprinkle in the ½ cup of flour and stir well to coat the vegetables. Slowly add the prepared chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add chicken and seasonings: Stir in the shredded chicken, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
  5. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently while you prepare the dumplings.
  6. Prepare dumpling mix: In a bowl, combine the Bisquick with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings. Drizzle in the milk and gently stir to create a thick, paste-like batter. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Rest dumpling batter: Let the dumpling batter rest for 1-2 minutes before cooking.
  8. Drop dumplings into soup: Using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop or spoon, gently drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering pot, leaving space between each to allow expansion. Cover the pot with a lid and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
  9. Turn dumplings: Carefully turn each dumpling over in the pot without breaking them apart. Continue cooking uncovered for an additional 2-3 minutes to finish.
  10. Serve: Remove the pot from heat and serve the comforting chicken and dumplings hot.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dumpling batter to ensure soft, fluffy dumplings.
  • Leave space between dumplings while cooking as they will expand in size.
  • Use pre-cooked shredded chicken to cut down on overall cooking time.
  • Stir the vegetables often while sautéing to prevent burning.
  • Gently turn dumplings for even cooking without breaking their structure.

Keywords: chicken and dumplings, comfort food, easy chicken soup, homemade dumplings, stovetop chicken stew

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