Lacey Muszynski Updated: Dec. 09, 2021. Drop your shredded chicken into the dumplings and very gently stir that up. Using the broth and meat just like it was chicken, then make the dumplings. Required fields are marked *. Hi, Karen! He rolled them out not to thin and cut them wider,actually a triangle. So glad you had a good experience making your pot of chicken n dumplings. Thanks for the extra tips. Mother knows best, the dumplings completely fell apart. 1 cup: 310 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 981mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein. Place onto a floured surface; knead and roll as thin as possible using a floured rolling pin. I will have to try that the next time. What a wonderful comment, Emma! She gave everyone options for what they wanted. Hope you enjoy it! And there you go yall! My mom and grandma always called this slippery chicken pot pie. Because my Mom did LOL. I appreciate them very much. I love old heirloom recipes, as well! Thank you. This recipe is simple, scrumptious, and packed full of flavor. We them make the noodles like this and thicken it. Remove chicken from the pot; strain broth and return to the pot. Thank you so much for posting this, and for sharing such a special and delicious family recipe! Use the stock in place of the water, and you should be fine! If you are using store bought broth (and rotisserie chicken) how much broth would you need? Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Thank you! In our family this was known as chicken pastry and the drop biscuit or cornmeal type was considered dumplins. Make a well in flour; add egg. Everyone I mention it to thinks I must be crazy!! Have a wonderful day! We have slider recipe also from my great grandmother. 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. This recipe is a keeper in our house. Your email address will not be published. Add 1/4 cup flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. I used to help my Granny make this all the time when I was growing up. I chose your recipe because it did not have any baking powder or soda in. How to Make Chicken and Dumplings Combine all ingredients (expect the biscuits and milk) into a large 6-9 quart crockpot. I love those pork neck and backbones too. They are amazing! Once the broth boils, reduce the heat so that the liquid is simmering. (my nickname is JB! This recipe sounds pretty close but mom always used broth in the flour. Delicious recipe! I ended up making this recipe tonight. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat nearly falls from the bones. Good morning, Cindy! I am thrilled you enjoyed them! Cover the pot and simmer gently for 1 hour. This is close to how I make my dumplings, but I add some graduated chicken boullin, fresh chives, granulated garlic and onion, salt and pepper to my flour before mixing up my dumplings. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Thanks for sharing. Hi, Kathleen! Divide dough into 3 equal sized balls, then let the dough rest for 10 minutes. Now I want to try again with my better gf flour blends. Im so glad you enjoyed them, Cayla! Their recipes hold such a special place in our memories. Easy rotisserie chicken soup with vegetables and lower fat, Greek yogurt-based dumplings cooked in a pressure cooker or on the stovetop. Thinned out to deal with the salt. Have a great day. Thanks so much for the tip I just may have to try it on the next go around! Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken is tender, 45-60 minutes. So its ready to drop in the pot to cook? Let dough rest for 15 minutes. Thank you for sharing your recipe. So thank you for posting. Sorry. Add flour and continue cooking and stirring for 1 more minute. Whisk together 2 cans of cream of chicken soup with 1-3/4 cup of low sodium chicken broth and 1 cup of water. So happy to have found this great soup !! About a year ago she came over and gave me her recipe and helped me make them. Mix a couple spoonfuls of flour with some cold water (blend it well with a fork), and add it to the soup. You can reheat the dish either on the stove or in the microwave. Bring broth to a boil (you should have about 4 quarts). I make dumps basically the same way but instead of a chicken I use a fresh hen with alot of fat on her. When the chicken has cooled, remove the skin. Hope you enjoy the chicken n dumplings. Using my grandmothers recipe, which is almost identical to yours, it is my favorite meal. This is how my mom from east Texas made her chicken and dumplings too. Hope you enjoy them, Carol! Good morning, Cathy! Ive been married for 26 yrs! I know it is not the same as homemade, but if in a hurry, Walmart sells a frozen brand of dumplings that are actually very good. Bouillon cubes for extra flavor. Growing up, my grandma made homemade chicken and dumplings for birthdays. Add celery, carrots, and onion. He too used broth from the cooked chicken liquid. By the way I grew up eating them with cornbread, as well! Thanks for sharing, this will continue to be my Go-To recipe from now on. Sure hope you will give these Southern-style chicken n dumplings a try. Of course, I like the homemade, but just a little tip if pressed for time. Im sorry I dont have a good answer for you, but I do appreciate you taking the time to write! I love hearing about the many different names this dish is called in different communities around the country. You are definitely right about this being comfort food! Thank you! does anyone have a recipe for the biscuit type dumplings? I have been trying to make chicken and dumplings for years without success. 4 c. of water until fork-tender, about 45 minutes. I can even eat it cold out of the refrigerator. 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. YOu can roll the pastry out and wrap in some foil or plastic wrap. She didnt add bouillon cubes, either. Thanks for writing, Angie. Roll each dough ball out (one at a time), sprinkling with flour (if necessary) to keep dough from sticking to work surface. Hi, Shari thanks for taking time to write! Add the onion, carrots, and celery; cook until the vegetables are starting to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Maybe someday Ill try it. Stir in milk to make a soft dough. My mom does a easy@ version; chicken breasts cubed, egg yoke noodles, cream of chicken soup or if she wants biscuits instead of noodles she uses biscuits cut in 1/4s. Stir cream of chicken soup into gently boiling broth. Your email address will not be published. I have ONLY used vegetable shortening for as long as Ive been making these, so I cannot speak to substitutions. Mix the baking powder, flour, chicken fat, milk and salt in a bowl and mix. I grew up on it. Thank you for your kind note, Karen! Congratulations on your amazing 42 yrs together with your Man! Thanks for your kind note about the chicken n dumplings! Thank you for sharing the recipe . Let the chicken n dumplings dough rest for about 10 minutes, then shape into 3 equal sized portions. Step 10. Only we have always considered it a French Canadian dish. I also grew up with Pot Pie. Not only that, but the leftovers are amazing! Cut until p size balls may need uptp 1/4 c milk to form ball. It hard to know without being there. Facebook page: The Grateful Girl Cooks! Add broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly; season with salt and pepper. Slightly beat egg and milk together in a separate bowl. I will attempt again with this recipe. 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. I dont like them a bit. My grandmother (born 1898) grew up in Shelby Co., TX, and lived her adult life in Logansport, LA. So excited to see this recipe! The recipe using pork does not sound familiar to me at all hope someone else that sees your comment can help you find what you are looking for. This is simple, people! Excited to make these tonight here in deep East Texas, as the weather is *almost* cold, not hot anyways ? Grandmas Southern-Style Chicken n Dumplings, https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/11776/grandmas-noodles-ii/. Again, thank you again for sharing! Have a great day! Good afternoon, Sandy! The cubes will break down and dissolve as the southern-style chicken n dumplings cook. Thanks for your note, Cassandra! Hannah thanks so much for your comment and rating! Aw, I am so glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Cover and bring to a boil; skim foam. Good morning, Stephanie! Thank you for writing, and for your kind words. Can I use chicken stock instead of the bullion cubes?? Yes, use cold butter. 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. Fascinating, right? Thanks for taking time to write! Why ? Ive been looking for a chicken and dumpling recipe for years. The broth was made the same way you make yours. This is simply what I have used for years and years to add more chicken flavor to the broth. Great memories, right? Taste test broth, and add additional salt and pepper, if desired. Take care, and have a great day. I just found this recipe looking for a good recipe not to far from my mothers and this is it. A big bowl of this filling hot soup is comfort food at it's very best! Have a great day. The dish was popular during the Great Depression. LOVEloveLOve!!!! My family loves chicken and dumplings and the more dumplings the better we like it! Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to write, Kimberly! Ive made them hundreds of times over the years, but NEVER have had leftovers (after a few days) to try freezing. Cook for about ten minutes after the last dumplings are added. Thanks for the great tip, Kb! Cook the Southern-style chicken n dumplings until broth has thickened a bit, and is very hot. Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred or cube them. Im 60 and I still ask for this dinner on my birthday. 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper). Recipe was great. Stir cream of chicken soup into gently boiling broth. Add some salt and pepper about 1/2 a teaspoon each or whatever you prefer. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead in additional flour to make a stiff dough. Bring to a boil. Thank you for taking time to write! Thank you for alerting me to this! My mom was the best cook EVER and this is also great, thank you. These do not puff up like a fluffy biscuit type dumpling. Generously flour a work surface. Have a great evening. Not sure why on lifting rather than stirring unless it is so they dont fall apart. Add bouillon cubes, salt and pepper (to taste). But they are wonderfully delicious! Add onion, carrots, and thyme. 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. Put out onto a floured surface and knead until completely blended. Add a small amount of butter, as well as salt and pepper to the soup to help season it. What am I doing wrong? My mother, like so many others, came from a home with many siblings. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It's hard to beat a big bowl of chicken and dumplings when comfort food is in order. My mom also added the flour over the dough. My Mom makes it whenever she visits I try to make it but it just never tastes as good as Grandma/ or Mamas. Why ? Remove the chicken from the broth. Set aside. I made this and LOVED IT!!! Heat crock pot (high or low depending on what you choose for cooking time) Cut chicken into 1-2 inch cube size pieces, place in the crock pot.