Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of fresh homemade chicken and dumplings? A rich, thick soup base is topped with fluffy drop-style dumplings for the ultimate bowl of nourishment. This recipe is perfect for fall and winter weather as the temperature starts to drop and we all need to be warmed up from the inside out.
There’s just something about cold weather that makes you crave soup, especially soup that sticks to your bones and keeps you full all day or night. It’s safe to say that this easy chicken and dumplings recipe fits the bill!
While it’s the perfect cold-weather meal, I truly love making this comfort food year-round. I first had southern chicken and dumplings when I was in college on a beach trip with a friend and her family. It was a great meal to come home to after a long day of playing in the sun and water.
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Chicken and dumplings
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Alternative names
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Chicken and pastry, chicken and sliders, chicken and slicks
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Region or state
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Southern and Midwestern United States
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Main ingredients
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Flour, shortening, water or milk or stock; chicken
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Media: Chicken and dumplings
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Storage, Freezing, and Reheating Instructions
- Storage: The chicken and dumplings can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freezing Instructions: You can freeze the chicken and dumplings in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Allow these homemade chicken and dumplings to thaw from frozen in the fridge overnight. Then, reheat over low heat on the stove (or in the microwave), adding extra liquid as needed to loosen it up, until it’s bubbling and warmed through evenly.
Finishing the Chicken and Dumplings
Now that your dumpling dough is prepared, let’s get back to the soup. It’s time to add the cooked chicken, frozen peas, and chopped parsley. You don’t want to add these any earlier, or else they’ll cook for too long and can get tough, particularly the chicken.
Next, drop the dumplings onto the very top of the chicken soup. Cover with a lid, and do not peek! You want that steam trapped inside the pot to get those dumplings nice and fluffy.
Set a timer for 15 minutes. After that time has passed, test the dumplings for doneness. If they need a few more minutes to cook, you can flip them over at this point, then cover again and cook for a few minutes at a time until done.
Once the dumplings are cooked, this dish is ready to serve!
While the stovetop is the traditional way to make chicken and dumplings, you can also use a crock pot or pressure cooker following these instructions:
Chicken and Dumplings: The Best Comfort Food Ever!
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