Easy Chicken and Dumplings (Print View)
Tender chicken, savory broth, and fluffy dumplings make a cozy meal everyone will love.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken and Broth
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4 cups cooked chicken or turkey, chopped
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1 cup celery, chopped
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10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
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21 ounces chicken broth (two 10.5-ounce cans)
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31.5 ounces water (measured using empty soup can, 3 cans)
→ Dumplings
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2 cups self-rising flour
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1/4 cup shortening
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3/4 cup boiling water, divided as needed
# Directions:
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In a large soup pot, combine chopped chicken, celery, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and water. Stir well and bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and simmer while preparing the dumplings.
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In a large mixing bowl, add self-rising flour. Cut in shortening using a fork or pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Gradually add boiling water, starting with half and adding more as needed, until a dough ball forms.
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Lightly dust a clean surface with flour. Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into strips, then into squares.
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Remove the lid from the simmering broth. Add dumpling squares a few at a time, replacing the lid briefly after each addition to maintain heat. Let cook for 30 seconds between each addition.
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When all dumplings have been added, reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Season with salt and black pepper as desired.
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Alternatively, pinch small pieces of dough and drop directly into boiling broth. Simmer until dumplings are cooked through.
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Ladle chicken and dumplings into bowls and serve hot.
# Notes:
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For fluffier dumplings, avoid overworking the dough. If using turkey, white or dark meat can be substituted based on preference.