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Chicken and Dumplings

Cultural Context

Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food in the United States, often associated with Southern cuisine. It combines tender chicken with fluffy dumplings in a savory broth, making it a hearty dish for family gatherings or cold weather. Variations exist across regions, with some adding vegetables or using different types of dumplings.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt
pepper
garlic salt
poultry seasoning
2 cans cream of chicken soup
frozen peas and carrots
chicken broth
1 can biscuits

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and lower in calories; chicken thighs are more affordable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients; all-purpose flour is often less expensive.

1

Place 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot.

2

Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic salt, and poultry seasoning.

3

Add 2 cans of cream of chicken soup to the crock pot.

4

Add frozen peas and carrots (or any frozen vegetables of your choice).

5

Pour chicken broth over the ingredients in the crock pot.

6

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.

7

About 1 to 1.5 hours before serving, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks or a hand mixer.

8

Add the shredded chicken back into the crock pot and stir to combine.

9

Separate the biscuits from 1 can and cut each into quarters (or eighths if desired).

10

Place the biscuit pieces on top of the mixture in the crock pot without stirring them in.

11

Cover and cook for an additional 60 to 90 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through.

12

Check the dumplings with a fork to ensure they are fully cooked before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

6-quart crock pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Chicken & Dumplings

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