We aren't exaggerating the slightest when we say chicken and dumplings makes it all better. Heartbreak: chicken and dumplings. Money stress: chicken and dumplings. Broken down car: chicken and dumplings. This is the ultimate comfort food. Warm and hearty, nothing makes us happier.
Chicken and dumplings are also extremely inexpensive and easy to make. There are a few steps involved, but they are simple and quick.
Effort required: 1/2 assed
Here's what you need and how you do it
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Olive oil
4 cups chicken broth
1 medium sized onion, chopped
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
2 cups flour
1 cup milk or water
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt + 3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
Lots of ground black pepper
Fresh Italian parsley (optional)
In large pot, sauté chicken in olive oil until juices run clear. Remove chicken from pot and, using two forks, shred. Set aside.
In more olive oil in same pot, sauté onion and carrot until onion is transparent. Add chicken and chicken broth. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Bring to a low boil.
Meanwhile, mix flour, milk or water, 4 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in bowl. Consistency should be thicker than waffle batter. Spoon into boiling chicken mixture, cover, and let simmer untouched for 10 to 15 minutes.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
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This looks amazing. Nothing like a great bowl of chicken and dumplings to cure what ails ya!
Posted by: Caroline | April 12, 2011 at 05:31 AM
I made Chicken and Dumplings for the first time, last week, using this half assed recipe from the Betty Crocker website:
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/slow-cooked-chicken-and-dumplings/e0362358-fd45-43de-bcf3-7e1386837b3c
It was very good and REALLY half assed, lol.
Posted by: Teri Wilson03 | April 12, 2011 at 08:21 AM
Mm... looks good, but honestly I've never had chicken and dumplings! I've had chicken pot pie though, which seems like a less soggy version :) Definite comfort food!
Posted by: Bee | April 12, 2011 at 05:12 PM
this sounds like an excellent and easy version of chicken & dumplings - so up my alley. looks great, too!
Posted by: laura @ glutton for nourishment | April 12, 2011 at 05:36 PM
Awesome! Thank you for tonight's dinner inspiration :)
Posted by: Kristi | April 13, 2011 at 05:43 PM
very similar to mine except for the olive oil-is that the trick?
Posted by: judy shocklley | April 21, 2011 at 05:56 AM
On this rainy day this is just the comfort food the family is craving, thanks so much. Nice chicken and dumpling recipe, just like Mom used to make, thanks for sharing and helping me out with today's dinner.
Posted by: Medifast Coupon | April 27, 2011 at 09:16 AM
Looks delicious. I am definately going to try it.
Posted by: Nutramigen Baby Formula | April 30, 2011 at 08:09 AM
i use bisquick for the dumplings--yummy
Posted by: Pam Nurse | August 04, 2011 at 04:42 AM
how much does this serve?
Posted by: bubbly pop | August 17, 2011 at 12:50 PM
It serves about 4. Give or take.
Posted by: H.A.K. | August 17, 2011 at 11:19 PM
I made this last night and it was SOOOOO good. I used low fat/low sodium chicken broth and the shredded meat of a whole chicken instead of just chicken breasts and it came out great. I agree--lots of pepper is key. Thanks for this one!
Posted by: Katie | December 01, 2011 at 09:27 AM