Fast and easy, homemade southern Chicken and Dumplings, made with canned biscuits, is classic comfort food and a true family favorite. It’s full of tender, juicy pieces of chicken and plump biscuit dumplings swimming in a rich, creamy soup with carrots and celery thrown in for good measure. With this simple one-pot recipe and a little help from a rotisserie chicken and a
can of refrigerated biscuits, you too can have Southern Chicken and Dumplings on the table in about 30 minutes. Sound good? This is not the old-fashioned, homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch that your mother or grandmother used to spend all day making. And I am not claiming that this quick and easy recipe rivals theirs. But what I will say is this recipe is nothing short of a dream, and it’s famous!
Vanna White mentioned that she uses it on the show Wheel of Fortune! It’s also quick to make, and it will be even quicker to disappear. I hope you will try it. Step-by-step directions:
Frequently asked questions:What to serve it with? At our house, we consider this hearty dish a meal, and I don’t usually serve it with any sides. However, a slice of my Sweet Potato Pie, Banana Pudding Pie, or Pecan Pie would round out the meal nicely and would make a lovely sweet ending to a perfect meal. Which are best, round or flat dumplings? Let’s talk dumplings! Depending on what part of the country you grew up in, you might prefer large fluffy biscuit dumplings or the flatter strips of biscuit dough cooked in broth until they are puffed and tender. Instead of making the dumplings from scratch, this recipe uses refrigerated canned biscuits, which are simply flattened and then cut into strips. So, flat it is! Do celery and carrots belong in chicken and dumplings? Many chicken and dumpling purists don’t believe in adding any vegetables to the broth, arguing that all you need is chicken and the dumplings. I think the carrots and celery add a nice crunch and flavor, not to mention a few vitamins and minerals. So, I like to include them, but you decide. How to store leftovers? Leftovers, if you have them, can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to four days. Chicken and dumplings are just as good, if not better, heated up the next day. Can you freeze it? Yes, chicken and dumplings can be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months. Let them thaw overnight and then reheat the next day. Sharon’s tips:
More one-pot comfort food recipes:Looking for other quick and easy one-pot comfort food recipes? Check out these easy favorites on my blog:
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★★★★★ If you make this recipe, please leave a comment and give it a star rating. I would love to know how you liked it! Thanks so much for visiting Grits and Pinecones! I hope you come back soon! 📋 Recipe:Easy homemade Southern Chicken and Dumplings with canned biscuits is classic comfort food and a true family favorite. It's full of juicy pieces of chicken and tender dumplings swimming in a delicious broth with carrots and celery for a complete meal in a bowl. Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 35 mins Course Main Dish, Soup Cuisine American, Southern Servings 5 servings Calories 430 kcal
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Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 56gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4250IUVitamin C: 6.6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg Reader InteractionsIs biscuit dough the same as dumplings?Refrigerated biscuit dough is a natural stand-in for homemade dumplings—the dough is nearly identical, and you don't have to mix up the dough. The strips will actually cook more evenly than if a large dumpling was dropped into the hot filling.
What is the secret to good dumplings?Don't Overwork the Dumpling Dough
Stir everything together until the wet and dry ingredients are combined and you don't see any more dry flour. The dough might look a little lumpy, but that's okay! Overworking the dough is one of the easiest ways to end up with tough dumplings.
How do you know when biscuit dumplings are done?Remove a dumpling and insert the fork in the center to split the dumpling. They are finished when the center is cooked through and fluffy, not dense and doughy.
Is chicken and dumplings supposed to be thick or soupy?Frozen raw dumplings, typically very flat strips about 1x4 inches, can be cooked in any broth. The consistency of the prepared dish, whether homemade or purchased, varies from a thin soup to a very thick casserole-like consistency, easily eaten with a fork.
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