Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Classic Chicken and Dumplings Recipe, a hearty stew that combines tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and light, fluffy dumplings. This dish, popularized in the 1940s as a budget-friendly meal, remains a timeless favorite for its rich flavors and satisfying texture. Perfect for cozy family dinners or chilly evenings, this recipe is both nourishing and easy to prepare.
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (1.5 to 1.75 kg [3 to 3.5 lb]), cut into pieces
- 2 medium celery stalks (with leaves), chopped (about 250 mL [1 cup])
- 1 medium carrot, sliced (125 mL [1/2 cup])
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 30 ml (2 tbsp.) fresh chopped parsley or 10 ml (2 tsp) parsley flakes
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) salt
- 0.5 ml (1/8 teaspoon) pepper
- 1.25 l (5 cups) water
- 650 mL (2 1/2 cups) Original BisquickTM Mix (divided)
- 150 ml (2/3 cup) milk
Preparation:
- Remove excess fat from the chicken. In a 1.9 L (4 quart) Dutch oven, combine chicken, giblets (excluding liver), neck, celery, carrots, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, and water. Cover, bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 hours or until chicken juices run clear (internal temp: 75°C [165°F]).
- Remove chicken and vegetables; discard giblets and neck. Skim 125 ml (1/2 cup) fat from the broth and reserve. Transfer 1 L (4 cups) broth to a bowl; save the rest for another use.
- Heat reserved fat in the Dutch oven over low heat. Stir in 125 ml (1/2 cup) BisquickTM Mix until smooth. Gradually add 1 L (4 cups) reserved broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 minute. Add chicken and vegetables; cook for 20 minutes on low heat.
- In a bowl, mix remaining 500 ml (2 cups) BisquickTM Mix and milk until a soft dough forms. Drop spoonfuls onto the hot chicken mixture. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, then cover and cook for another 10 minutes.
Serve hot and enjoy this heartwarming chicken and dumplings recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite!
