Chicken & Dumplings Soup
Cozy Up with Mom’s Chicken and Dumplings: A Comfort Food Classic
Is there anything more comforting than a warm bowl of chicken and dumplings on a chilly evening? This recipe, passed down through generations, is the ultimate comfort food – simple, hearty, and bursting with flavor. It’s the kind of meal that fills your kitchen with a delicious aroma and brings everyone to the table. Forget complicated recipes; this one is surprisingly easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering.
This isn’t just any chicken and dumplings recipe; it’s Mom’s Chicken and Dumplings. That means it’s been perfected over years of family meals, tweaked and adjusted to achieve that perfect balance of tender chicken, sweet carrots, and fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth dumplings. We’re sharing this treasured recipe with you so you can create those same warm memories in your own home.
What makes this recipe special?
- Simple Ingredients: You likely already have many of these pantry staples on hand.
- Easy to Follow: No culinary expertise needed! The instructions are straightforward and easy to understand.
- Heartwarming Flavor: The combination of savory chicken broth, tender chicken, and fluffy dumplings is simply irresistible.
- Family Favorite: This recipe is guaranteed to become a staple in your family’s meal rotation.
Tips for the Best Chicken and Dumplings:
- Don’t Skip the Broth: Using the broth from cooking the chicken is key to achieving that rich, flavorful base.
- Simmer, Don’t Boil: A gentle simmer ensures the dumplings cook through without becoming tough.
- Drop by Teaspoonfuls: This creates perfectly sized dumplings that cook evenly.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste as you go and adjust the salt and pepper to your liking.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I use pre-cooked chicken?
A: Yes, you can! If you’re short on time, using a rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken breasts is a great option. Just add it in during the simmering stage.
Q: Can I use different vegetables?
A: Absolutely! Feel free to add other vegetables like celery, potatoes, or peas to the soup.
Q: Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
A: The soup base can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Add the dumplings just before serving.
Q: What kind of biscuits work best?
A: Bisquick is a classic choice for its ease and reliability, but you can use your favorite biscuit mix or even homemade biscuit dough.
Q: Can I freeze leftovers?
A: Yes, but the dumplings may become a bit softer after freezing. It’s best to freeze the soup base without the dumplings and add fresh dumplings when reheating.
We hope you enjoy this comforting and delicious recipe as much as our family does! It’s more than just a meal; it’s a hug in a bowl.
Mom's Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 2-3 slices carrots
- 2 packets Mazola®Sobrecitos™ bouillon packets, chicken flavor
- 1 box Bisquick
- as needed cup milk For biscuits
- to taste salt For biscuits
- to taste pepper For biscuits
Instructions
- Place whole chicken in a large pot and cover with water. Boil until cooked.
- Remove chicken and shred. Save the broth.
- Add shredded chicken and sliced carrots into the broth.
- Mix in two packets of Mazola®Sobrecitos™ bouillon packets.
- Let simmer on medium heat.
- Prepare biscuit batter according to package directions, adding salt and pepper to the mix.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of biscuit batter into the simmering soup. They will sink initially, then float as they cook.
- Let cook for about 30 minutes, or until biscuits are cooked through.
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