Recipe: Homemade Chicken and Dumplings 🍲
Description: If you’re looking for the perfect comfort food to warm you up on a chilly day, look no further than these Homemade Chicken and Dumplings. This recipe is a delightful fusion of various culinary inspirations, resulting in a rich and flavorful stew that’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Servings: Approximately 1 gallon
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 | Whole chicken |
| 2 | Quarts water |
| 3 | Cups chicken broth |
| 1 | Can cream of chicken soup |
| 1 | Can cream of mushroom soup |
| 1/4 | Cup chopped parsley |
| 1 | Teaspoon salt (or to taste) |
| 1 | Teaspoon pepper (or to taste) |
| Frozen pie crust | |
| Flour (for dusting) | |
| Frozen dumplings |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Begin by boiling the whole chicken in a large pot of water until it becomes tender. Once cooked, set it aside to cool, then debone it. This step ensures the chicken is juicy and flavorful.
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Prepare the Broth:
- In the same large stockpot used for boiling the chicken, combine the water, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences. You can also add a dash of Creole seasoning for extra flavor if desired.
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Bring to a Boil:
- Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. This process allows the flavors to meld together, creating a savory broth base for the chicken and dumplings.
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Prepare the Dumplings:
- While the broth is simmering, take the frozen pie crust and dust it lightly with flour. Cut it into small rectangles, approximately 1 inch by 2 inches in size. These will serve as the dumplings.
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Add Dumplings to Broth:
- Once the broth is boiling, drop the prepared pie crust pieces into the pot. These will thicken the broth and add a comforting texture to the dish.
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Simmer Until Done:
- Follow the package directions for adding the frozen dumplings to the pot. Allow the mixture to simmer gently until the dumplings are cooked through and tender.
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Incorporate the Chicken:
- After the dumplings are cooked, add the deboned chicken back into the pot. Let everything simmer together for an additional 15 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld further. Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning as needed.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the chicken and dumplings are heated through and seasoned to perfection, ladle the stew into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with additional parsley if desired. This hearty dish is perfect for warming up on a cold day and is sure to satisfy your cravings for comfort food.
This recipe yields approximately 1 gallon of delicious homemade chicken and dumplings, making it perfect for sharing with family and friends or for enjoying as leftovers throughout the week. Enjoy the cozy goodness of this comforting stew and savor every spoonful! 🥄
