Trying to use things out of my pantry and fridge to last until we go to see Aaron's family this weekend I decided today would be a perfect day for Chicken and Dumplings. Its below 30 degrees outside, snowing and in desperate need for some comfort food. This is the first time I've ever made chicken and dumplings so there might be need for some tweaking in the future but for now I think it turned out fantastic! Aaron and Tyler loved it, Cameron was grumpy from no nap but Im sure he would've thoroughly! (At least i like to tell myself that he would!!) Im actually not a fan of chicken and dumplings but after my second bowl I think I've been converted! Heres the recipe to try on your next frosty winter day!!
A package of chicken breasts or tenders. I had about a 1.5 pound package. Fill a stock pot full of water and place the chicken in it and bring to a rolling boil. cook the chicken for about 20 minutes. After about 20 minutes pull the chicken out and keep the water. Mix in one can of creme of chicken soup, 2 chicken bouillon cubes and a few dashes of poultry seasoning. Cute up two cans of ready made biscuits into bitesize dumplings. I used two cans only because I love a higher dumpling to chicken ratio, but one can will do just fine if thats what you have. I used pillsbury homestyle grands but feel free to experiment! Place the dumplings in the now chicken broth mixture and bring to a low simmer continuously stirring so that the dumplings don't stick and burn! While the dumplings are simmering shred the chicken into bite size pieces. After about 10 minutes of the dumplings simmering add the shredded chicken. Continue to simmer and stir for another 10-15 minutes or until the dumplings are fully cooked through. Let sit for about 3-5 minutes because it will be very hot and it will allow the flavors to blend! Then, serve and enjoy!! I think next time I might add some cubed onions and see what that adds. Maybe some celery or even potatoes. We will see the next tome this dish enters our menu! Until then Happy cooking and enjoy!!! |
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