Let the chicken n dumplings dough rest for about 10 minutes, then shape into 3 equal sized portions. It sure made me smile! A big bowl of this filling hot soup is comfort food at it's very best! I grew up on it. Love the name Chicken Popeye! Have a fantastic weekend! Turn the heat to medium low, and let the soup simmer for at least 5 to 10 more minutes or until the biscuits are cooked through. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Florida girl here. Mine is done the Southern way where you put a PILE of Flour, a handful of shortening, a little milk, a little MORE MILK, ETC. Hi, Kathleen! Thanks so much Have a blessed day. Maybe Ill even pass out copies to everyone for Christmas! We always called this dish Chicken and Gleasons (I think it was considered a French Canadian dish). This is the first recipe Ive seen that is virtually identical to the way my mother used to make chicken pot pie. Thanks for taking time to write! She also sprinkled flour over her strips of dough before letting them sit and rest before putting them in the broth. I have never found a recipe for em until now !!!!!! Susan. add all diced veggies and the seasonings. The chicken n dumplings will be just fine prepared that way (maybe with just a smidge less flavor!). 3 or 4 chicken breasts Place broth in a medium to large-sized pot. a huge thank you to whomever in your family served our country in the military cant tell from your comment, but huge respect coming right back atcha)! This looks delicious! Went back to check 15 min later & they were gone! I am thrilled you enjoyed them! We have slider recipe also from my great grandmother. This recipe is almost IDENTICAL to hers and its amazing. this is the way my Mom and my sister make them.. Reduce heat so that your chicken stock is just barely barely barely boiling and drop dumpling pieces in one at a time. Theres nothing better than having a big pot of Grandmas Southern-Style Chicken n Dumplings available to slurp on during the cold Fall and Winter seasons! My mom and grandma always called this slippery chicken pot pie. Hope someone commenting here might have an answer for you as to a recipe. Good morning, Lynn! Im a northern girl living in the south who really hasnt had much experience with chicken and dumplings. Stewing chicken. This was my birthday dinner for many years (Im 76 now) Havent a clue where that name came from~=). Dip each layer into the flour and then tear each layer into three pieces and drop into gently boiling broth mixture. Thank you for taking the time to write. Hi, Kasey! Cant wait to make these ! I boil the hen in chicken broth, while it is boiling I make small cuts in the skin so it peels away from the hen and is easier to remove. Drizzle a little olive oil on the 2-3 chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. My grandmother raised chickens and like to use a hen, which she said made the broth more flavorful. He still asks for them for his birthday meal and hes almost 35 years old now. As she got older, she made them less and less. By using this Comment Form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. HELP!!! Someone who makes chicken n dumplings almost exactly the same way my Mama makes them back home in Mobile, Alabama! They used water, egg, salt & flour. Bring the water to boiling and cook the chicken for 1 hour. This is so yummy and is comfort food at its best! Bring to a boil; continue to boil for 15 minutes. Add the onion, carrots, and celery; cook until the vegetables are starting to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Have a fantastic day! This was some of the best eating this NC girl ever had. Your pictures look like what my Mennonite family calls Potpie. (If you want you can add 1/2 cup each of chopped onion, celery, and carrots to help flavor the broth, but it really is not necessary). Have a fantastic evening. Hi, Judy! I had a dear friend who was from Nacogdoches. My mother-in-law makes it the same and hers is called Pot Pie. Im glad I found this and Im also glad there are other folks that prefer this style of dumplings Oh and Im almost 30 and I still request this for dinner when I visit my mother in Texas! Have a great day, and thank you for writing. Have a great evening. Took no time at all to prepare. The recipe is one of my keepers, also. Thanks for the handy information, and tips! I think it is fascinating to hear all these heritage stories! Yum! Hope you have a really great day! Its his favorite soup, and he totally loved that meal! Stir that up a bit. Have a great day! I love all the regional ways this is prepared! Continue until flour is used up, adding additional broth as needed until dough is consistency of pie dough. This recipe is AMAZING! Now, I usually stew a whole chicken but today I had boneless skinless chicken breast and no chicken so this is what we got. Roll out to about the size of a large pie crust (roll out thin). Roll out and cut with pizza cutter, knife, or scissors. Aw, I am so glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Add bouillon cubes, salt and pepper (to taste). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I have read and accepted the Privacy Policy *. Oh to be back in my grandmas kitchen. Congrats on the stealth move to incorporate more hidden veggies into the recipe for your kids! I make them in advance, rolled out & cut on a cooie sheet; place cookie sheet in freezer; when frozen, place dumplings in a ziplocki bag. These took me back to my childhood and were wonderful! Thanks for writing, Angie. These are unleavened dumplings. Cover the pot and simmer gently for 1 hour. Roll each dough ball out (one at a time), sprinkling with flour (if necessary) to keep dough from sticking to work surface. It's hard to beat a big bowl of chicken and dumplings when comfort food is in order. This is just like the way my Grandmother would make, instead of hot water to make the dumplings, she used the hot broth. Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred or cube them. I also really helps to flavor the dumplings. Thanks for taking the time to write next time I make these, I might have to give this tip a try! ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. That is something to be very proud of! If you have all broth, that would be great, but if necessary, you can use a little water (1-2 cups) of water to increase the amount of broth. Really sounds interesting, though. Theyre a family favorite around our home! Glad to hear this tip! Thank you for taking the time to write. Fyi love this recipe and have made many times with butter instead of shortening and it turns out great . Have a great day. Repeat the entire rolling/cutting process with the other two dough balls, adding additional flour to cutting board before rolling each one. Once the broth boils, reduce the heat so that the liquid is simmering. The meat is much richer. This is simple, people! Let sit cover bowl with damp towl. My grandmother would make these just to have us come and spend the night or just visit! Thanks for writing! Makes me want to make a batch right now. I used chicken thighs instead of the whole chicken, and just fewer dumplings as it could not fit in the pot. A total favorite! With chickens being so fat nowadays, I cool the broth, then remove as much of the fat as possible with a fat separator, freeze and discard fat. Thanks so much for sharing it. Great recipe! Continue to boil for 10 minutes more. I can wait to try it. Thanks for writing. But my dumplings didnt puff what did I do wrong? Thank you for taking the time to write! She learned that from her Croatian mother! I use to watch her but she never wrote the recipe down. I wish inhad a recirding of her telling me her recipe- no cup of this or tsp/T of that- Loved her Chicken Dumplings! Hi Stephanie, So lovely to hear! Add flour and continue cooking and stirring for 1 more minute. I put my own little touch on it by adding parsley flakes. Add the pepper, rosemary and thyme above, omitting the salt. I use rotisserie all the time too! Not too sure about you, but Itend to hunker down during this season of the year, and yearn for fires in the fireplace, a warm home, and good old comfort food, like a big pot of my Grandmas Southern-Style Chicken n Dumplings! It sounds just like what my mom used to make. So many lazy folks tear off pieces of canned biscuit dough and drop it in the broth and think they are making dumplings. When I was a child, my grandmother could feed our entire large family with a single chickenand lots of dumplings in this Southern chicken and dumplings recipe. Thank you! Great memories, right? I want turkey and noodles for Thanksgiving, but need to make some things ahead so Im not completely exhausted by dinner! Stir cream of chicken soup into gently boiling broth. Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 5 hours Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes Ingredients 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 large onion, diced This East Texas connection is interesting. Thanks! Hannah thanks so much for your comment and rating! My mom made her ham pot pie in her bean soup. Thanks for sharing, this will continue to be my Go-To recipe from now on. So glad you had a good experience making your pot of chicken n dumplings. But that is just a guess on my part. Im not sure I can answer your question since I am not familiar with the recipe youve used in the past. My mom made the noodle type dumplings when I was growing up. Our recipe came from my German grandmother. Im sure the Legion members will appreciate all your hard work! Hi, Stephanie! Being from east Texas its hard to find how to make the dumplings my grandmothers made. Good morning! I love making chicken and dumplings here in New Hampshire! Thank you for taking time to write I am so happy you enjoyed this recipe. Here in West Virginia we call them dumplings. Have a great evening! I love old heirloom recipes! I have never used store-bought broth to make this recipe, but I can tell you this. It wasnt cut into squares and they were dropped into the boiling broth to cook. My family loved it. How wonderful. I like cornbread with my chicken and dumplings because thats the way my mother did it. Thank you for taking time to write! Im so glad you wrote the blog and explained everything in detail. And there you go yall! Fascinating, right? I have searched everywhere with no luck. A Southern favorite, easy chicken and dumplings is basically a thick and creamy chicken stew paired with pillow-like dumplings. Mix flour and shortening together in a bowl until it resembles cornmeal. Good morning, Mary Ann! Great tip! Your version is very much like hers. I am so glad you found us and this recipe . Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a toothpick inserted into center of a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering), about 10 minutes. Thank you!!! Its good and fast. Good morning, Kayla! NC southern girl here! My grandmother used to make this. Cover and simmer 15 minutes without lifting lid. ), as well! Recipes to feed your body and warm your heart. Takes a bit longer, but well worth the extra step. Yes I have made this recipe a couple times using only chicken breasts, when that was all I had in the freezer. I made chicken and dumplings for Sunday meal and it was delicious. Hi! The dish,like most Southern comfort food, evolved out of necessity and practicality. Have a great day! ALL CONTENT PROTECTED UNDER THE DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT. No baking powder, no self rising flour. I love the dumplings or as I would call them noodles. Recipe was great. Thanks, also for the new twist on the recipe using pork. Mix a couple spoonfuls of flour with some cold water (blend it well with a fork), and add it to the soup. Grandma's Southern-Style Chicken n' Dumplings. Thanks for posting. Cook the chicken. Im so happy you stumbled upon this recipe, as well! If I were to try, I would probably divide the dough into a couple balls, flatten into disks, then seal them very well, and roll them the next day. Thanks, Sheri! Bring to boil; then reduce the heat to medium-low or low, so that the liquid is at a simmer. Sounds like you did absolutely nothing wrong! Have a GREAT day! Prepare dumplings and set them aside for a few minutes. I have been trying to make chicken and dumplings for years without success. Chicken and Dumplings is an all time favorite Southern comfort food meal. And the leftovers taste great, too! sadly she passed in 1980. Bring to a boil. Serve the soup, and refrigerate any leftovers. Were in Nacogdoches, The Oldest Town in Texas. Thank you for writing. When done, remove chicken to large bowl to cool. Hope you enjoy making this one! My daddy loved it, so I will be making this again! Hope you have a chance to try making them and really hope you love em like our family does! With Italian-inspired additions like fresh basil and sun-dried tomatoes and a no-mess slow-cooker result, this version upgrades the classic cooking method and the flavor. There is a Newsletter subscription box on the top right side (or bottom) of each blog post, depending on the device you use, where you can easily submit your e-mail address (only) to be included in my mailing list. Pair this Southern main dish with other great Southern side dishes, like cornbread, fresh green beans, and fried okra. Some people use Pillsbury biscuits but i use Bisquick but there must be a good old fashioned way to make biscuit dumplings. We need some Corona virus comfort food. Other than thatthats it! Remove meat from bones and return to broth. These do not puff up like a fluffy biscuit type dumpling. Ill surely miss him. It seemed that the dumplings tended to harden up and get brittle. The taste was still there, but the texture was not very pleasing. Good afternoon, Sandy! We recommend our users to update the browser. I have never made chicken and dumplings so this was first time and it turned out excellent! I used to wonder about the use of the word dumplings in the name, since a lot of people make biscuit-like dumplings (and these look more like noodles), but if my beloved Southern Grandma called them dumplings, well then dumplings they will be! I really just push it down a bit as I did with the dumplings. What do you think I did wrong? Here are some of our best recipes, including thick, rich stews, broth-based soups and even a bubbly casserole! Every year. Place chicken pieces in a large Dutch oven; add enough cold water to cover the chicken. This is very similar to our old family recipe for slick dumplings, which is the way we go over puffy dumplings. As the weather starts to turn cold, this recipe will be made. They both also cut the strips across into squares or diamonds. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt in medium size bowl. Just be gentle. Thanks for giving it back to me. Theres no reason why you couldnt freeze them, but I do not know from experience if the dumplings (noodles) will hold together or become too soft during the freezing and thawing process. My mother, like so many others, came from a home with many siblings. Thank you for the recipe. Can cream be added to this recipe, to make it you know, creamier? Add to flour mixture and stir to form a ball of dough. Those are just wet biscuitsdelicious, yes, but NOT DUMPLINGS! Have a fantastic day. Hope you enjoy them, Carol! Guess those dumplins were a winner! We called the flat ones chicken and pastry in Eastern NC. Add more water for a thinner broth, if desired. Add salt and pepper to taste. Thanks for taking the time to write. Add balls of dough, 2 4 tblesp to boiling chicken. Our oldest son, who is now 33 years old, still requests this as part of his birthday celebration, which amazes me to this day! Drop by spoonfuls into a soup or stew that is boiling. I usually add a LOT of pepper to ours. Hope you have success with, and enjoy the chicken n dumplings once you have the opportunity to make them! I cant wait to try this soup! Thank you for writing. I used to help my Granny make this all the time when I was growing up. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat nearly falls from the bones. Every year. Cut or pull off all the meat from the chicken, and place into a large bowl. Maybe someday Ill try it. Just like my grandma from Oklahoma used to make! Glad you enjoyed the chicken n dumplings. Thanks for the note, Megan! Nothing. This recipe is simple, scrumptious, and packed full of flavor. One trick we find useful is to always double roll the dough, which insures they are firm. Im not sure where it started in our family. I have never used gluten free flour for this particular recipe (or any others, for that matter), so unfortunately I cannot tell you if that would work. I couldnt get the family recipe in time for dinner last night so I searched all over the Internet for something that looked similar to make for my sick fiance. I never found the recipe and by the time I was grown up and married, she couldnt remember. Any thoughts? This almost like my Grandmothers but instead of water she would always use some of the broth for the noodles, just set some aside to cool and use that instead of water and your dumplings will be delish. She added a quart of milk to the pot before adding the dumplings. I dont like them a bit. Meatloaf just might be the least pretentious, most beloved recipe in grandma's tin. They have a noodle like consistency floating in a creamy gravy with bites of shredded chicken. Those recipes that call for leavening in their dough are making BISCUITS, NOT dumplings, no matter what THEY call them. Ive never tried it but I wonder if just substituting pork instead of chicken would be what we are looking for. Back in the day, chicken was a treat and not something offered or even available on a regular basis. (my nickname is JB! My Mammaw made the best, but passed away when I was young and my mom thought they were too much trouble! Make a well in flour; add egg. Have a great day! Definitely brings back some fond memories every time I make it. I always use a whole chicken, plus add more breasts depending on the company!!! Thanks for the extra tips. She only made what she called drop dumplings, and my husband does not like them. Excited to make these tonight here in deep East Texas, as the weather is *almost* cold, not hot anyways ? 6 Combine onion, chicken, soup, sour cream, milk, and pimiento in a medium bowl and mix well. Cut dough into strips about an inch wide using a pizza cutter or knife. I received thumbs up from my kids. Start by blending flour, salt, and shortening together using a pastry cutter, cutting it in until the shortening is the size of small peas. Continue simmering your dumplings while you shred the cooked chicken. Goes to the make again column. Thanks for your comment, Cathy! Glad you enjoy the recipe. Its fast & so delicious !! Also make sure you have enough broth in the pot. Add chicken pieces (approx. Fall is upon us, and Old Man Winter is just around the corner. My hand me down recipe is exactly like yours except the 1/2 c hot water~my Nanny used Chicken Broth for the dumplings! It is an old old time country recipe called Corny pot pie. Hope you find the recipe to your liking! I got to taste hers several times before she left southeast Texas to go to heaven. Will cook again, family loved it. Great Minds think alike!!! My husband,brother, and 7 year old all went back for seconds. Your email address will not be published. They should not even resemble a biscuit. I LOVE that you have such wonderful memories of your Moms cooking, Sam. If you dont want to make your own dumplings, there is a great product made by Aunt Annies that are also called flat dumplings. This is one of my family's favorite recipes for chicken and dumplings, handed down to me from my grandmother. Good morning, Pam! Im amazed how many parts of the country (and other countries apparently, as well) have this type of chicken n dumplings. Thanks for writing! Incidentally, in Texas we have access in most freezer sections of grocer stores to very usable packages of slick dumplings. 1 Preheat oven to 350F Grease the bottom and sides of an 11x7-inch baking dish. 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted to remove clumps 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup 2% milk 1 tablespoon butter, melted and cooled slightly Yield: enough dumplings for 8 servings of soup Step 1: Mix the batter. Hey, theres never anything wrong with taking the easy way out and using a good rotisserie chicken, right? I havent made this recipe yet, but when reading it I was already substituting butter for the shortening as thats how my mother (grandmother, aunts) made dumplings. The dish was popular during the Great Depression. I love hearing about the many different names this dish is called in different communities around the country. Can have dumplings at a moments notice! Meanwhile, cut dough into strips, approximately 1-inch wide. My mom was the best cook EVER and this is also great, thank you. Blogging about recipes and linking to the complete recipe on SouthernPlate.com is welcome and appreciated! Hi Mary, So sorry yours didnt turn out ok. Could be that the heat was too high. Easy Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits - Simple Recipe for Beginners to Learn CookingIngredients 2 large chicken breasts or whole chicken 1 stick of bu. To prepare the dumplings, put a little bit of flour (about a cup) in a large bowl. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. I think the purpose was to keep them from falling apart. Use the stock in place of the water, and you should be fine! Thank you so much for taking time to write your kind words made my day! If you are pressed for time, you can always start with store bought chicken broth (cook the chicken in water/drain, THEN use broth in pot), and can also use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to get the chicken from, BUT I prefer to make it the way I have posted it, as it is far less expensive but, hey whatever works, right? Have a GREAT day! Both of my grandmas lived in East Texas. This recipe is exactly how my Mom and Auntie makes itthey also use the broth from the chicken instead of water make the dumplings. You are so fortunate to have your daughter close to you so she can make the dumplings for you to enjoy! Hope the will like it. Stir in reserved chicken and the pepper. Thanks for taking the time to write. Some recipes are just too comforting & when they are generational, they actually mean goodness & love from our ancestors, I think that is the best!! Thanks. 4 c. of water until fork-tender, about 45 minutes. How long do you cook the dumbpling or how do you know when there done? Once you add the chicken pieces and the dumplings to the pot of broth, you will want your Dutch oven pan to be about 3/4 of the way full. Hi, Cyndee! I would be honored to have you join our growing list of subscribers, so you never miss a great recipe! Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken is tender, 45-60 minutes. At this point, you will need to add 2 to 2 1/2 cups of shredded chicken back into the pot of chicken broth. Or stay thin? I took the easy way out and used a Publix rotisserie chicken, but WOW! Cant wait to make these! She also stretched them as she (we) dropped them. Thank you SO much for sharing your story. So many of her recipes were till it feels right or till it looks right. I can use something else to instead. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices. Once the broth is boiling, carefully drop the dumplings a few at a time into the boiling broth, continuing until all the dumplings are in the pot. To Make The Dumplings: 1 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 heaping Tablespoons vegetable shortening 1/2 cup HOT water 1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour To finish soup: Two large chicken bouillon cubes 1 Tablespoon butter 1/4 cup water mixed with 2 Tablespoons flour Everything else is the same, except, I do not put the chicken back in the dumplings until the dumplings have boiled and cooked for about 20 mins on med. Cook for about ten minutes after the last dumplings are added. Thank you for sharing the recipe . Have a great week. I make dumps basically the same way but instead of a chicken I use a fresh hen with alot of fat on her. My mom is also a wonderful homemade, simple but delicious cook! Your receipt sounds great, that is basically what I do with a few changes, I use a fresh chicken, and boil the same take out take off skin, and hold the chicken until I make and cook the dumplings. Glad you enjoyed them and yes we LOVE having cornbread with our chicken n dumplings, too! Followed your instructions and everything just came together. Add 1/4 cup flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. It is REALLY simple, absolutely delicious, comforting and filling, and is very inexpensive to make which is probably why Ive been making this meal for so long! Will these plump up? Im glad you found this one, Brandi! Have a great weekend. I buy them when they are on sale, so I dont often check how much they weigh. Perhaps someone on this comment thread has done that and can add info. Have a GREAT day! Me too! Take care! Hi! They were so good Im gonna make em again. They usually used beef though.Iblove the pieces on top that stuck together. 32 oz chicken broth, 1 can cream of chicken soup, salt and pepper to taste Pull biscuits apart into three layers. I genuinely enjoyed this meal. I think we are so blessed to have recipes that have been handed down through the years by our family members. Thanks so !such for sharing.so very yummy takes me back to the piney woods. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Thanks for sharing. We love em! I appreciate it! You can also boil a chicken or chicken breasts for the recipe. Pour the broth through a sieve to strain out any veggies, particles, etc. Good morning, Rachel! While it is coming to a boil, I make the dumplings. You could also just serve it with a simple side salad or some roasted brussels sprouts. the dumpling were soft and perfect!!!! square pieces. Does that sound familiar? Respectfully, Aimee. Its almost identical to the one my mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother always used and passed down, and it brought back so many good memories of growing up in the backwoods of North Carolina. You can usually just pull it off from the different pieces using your clean hands. I havent done this for this recipe, but if you want to try it, I would suggest adding it toward the very end, and dont let it boil. Remove chicken from broth; allow to cool. Sorry. She didnt know what bullion cube was. Well, to tell the truth, both are Southern ways to make chicken and dumplings. I ended up making this recipe tonight. I m so grateful for Pinterest & all these vintage recipes. I have never made the dumplings ahead of time, to be honest. 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted 2 (10 3/4 ounce) soup cans water 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules 12 teaspoon black pepper 1 (8 count) package refrigerated buttermilk biscuits directions Mix all ingredients except biscuits in the Crockpot. I think your idea of collecting and putting together family recipes is an absolutely fantastic idea! Then return it to the slow cooker. Have a great day! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas celebration with your family, Sarah. Thank you for sharing a wonderful chicken n dumplins recipe. Also made with gluten-free four. This is exactly the way my mom made chicken and dumplings except instead of using water to make the dough she used some the broth of broth that the chicken was boiled in, that gives the dumplings a lot more flavor. Thanks for writing! Thank you from the bottom of my Piney Woods heart . I LOVE pork dumplings and also use the back bones. On a floured surface, roll out dough into a 17-in. The dutch oven that I use to make this is a 6 Quart size. 1 tablespoon (s) butter. Thank you for letting me know and for the rating. This is my husbands favorite recipe. Cook an additional 10 minutes on high to fully cook dumplings. The best!!!! The only thing different was that she didnt put the meat back in with the noodles. Enjoy! Im from East Texas and my grandmother made them very similar and I grew up have this Southern delicacy. I am so glad you liked the recipe! She is cut it in long strips; but then she would pick up a strip and break off different sizes to drop in the pot. Sounds like an interesting tip, Sally! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe with us. Looks great. Does anyone out there have a recipe that uses eggs. WRONG! Heat the broth back up on medium high heat.