Homemade Chicken and Dumplings!!!

Learn how to make the BEST chicken n dumplins you will every have!! Comfort food at it's finest! This takes a bit of time to make and some multitasking is required but the payoff is SO worth it!

What you'll need:
2 split chicken breasts (on the bone with skin, about 3 lbs)
8 cups water
2 bay leaves
1-1/2 tsp salt
3 celery stalks, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
2/3 cup AP flour
1/4 cup cream
1/2 cup frozen peas

In a large pot or dutch oven, add in split chicken breasts, water, salt and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 45 minutes. Don't boil too hard or tooo much water will evaporate. Prepare the vegetables and dumplings.

for the dumplings:
1-1/4 cups AP flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup milk

In a glass measuring cup, heat the milk and butter until butter is melted. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add in milk and butter mixture and stir with a fork just until combined. Dough should be soft. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead just a few times to make it come together (no more than 8 times). Roll out to 1/8" thick and cut into 1" strips and then into 3-4" pieces. Cover with a damp towel until ready for them.

Meanwhile, after the chicken has cooked for 45 minutes, remove to a plate and let cool before shredding. Remove bay leaves from the stock. Add in the chopped vegetables and cook for 10 minutes. In a separate small saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook over medium heat for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to create a roux. Gradually add in stock until thinned out a bit. Add roux mixture to the stock with the vegetables and whisk until no lumps remain. Add in cream and peas. Bring to a light boil and add in the dumplings, one by one. Stir gently, cover and cook for 10 minutes or until dumplings are tender and done. Take off heat and add back in the shredded chicken. Stir to heat the chicken through and serve. Serves 4-6. Enjoy!!

**this is adapted from an Emeril Lagasse recipe for chicken and dumplings.

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[kimfetter]

I can't tell you how many times I have gone back to this recipe, on redial!!! Xoxo

[lifeofamomadventures]

My husband has been in the hospital, and is getting out tonight or tomorrow. He specifically asked for me to make this for him. Thank God, I stocked up on all the ingredients. He's going to be so happy. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

[claudiaortiz]

I'm from Hispanic culture and don't really know any American dishes for my American boyfriend, tried your recipe out, and he pretty much ate the whole thing, thank you for this recipe!!

[artigreat]

I came across this recipe years ago and we still love it. My hubby requests it every year for his birthday and every time I make it for guests I get asked for the recipe. Simply the best! 😋

[Dietztogether]

Thanks for making a video without crap. Easy to follow, clear and concise instructions. You say what's important and you don't ramble!!! This is what I want when I want to cook. Also: great recipe!

[nole]

Made this with my kids today and it taste awesome, plus we had fun following your instructions. Thanks a million.

[berjaboy]

Thanks to the clear and concise video without all the nonsense you normally get with cooking shows. I wish more cooking shows would just get to the point like this video did.

[lindadolan]

Just finished enjoying this wonderful meal. Partner enjoyed it so much he had seconds!!!! Thank You for a great recipe. Hugs from Canada

[zrulz]

My Mom always made her dumplings large too, but firmer and it tasted wonderful to me and my brother. Today when I make mine, I strive for firm-to-chewy dumplings because it reminds me of home. She also added potatoes, cut in random sizes. Sometimes she used chicken thighs and we would pull meat off the bone as we ate it. When I watch cooking shows like Chopped and they critique someone's unevenly cut veggies, I'm reminded how lucky I was to learn to appreciate the simple things in life.

[Who-Am-I...]

This looks EXACTLY like the chicken and dumplings my Aunt and Uncle used to make when I was a kid! I would ask them to make it almost everytime I hung out their house, it was that good.
Thank you so much for this recipe!

[Kahanaa]

Best chicken and dumplings recipe on Youtube ❤

[sharonmcgee]

I tried your recipe 10/25/2020 and it truly is amazing. I shared a bowl with the manager of my village Food Pantry and another employee approached me and asked if she could have a bowl? I had finish my volunteering and I said yes, she came by my home when she got off work. I received a email from the manager saying ` It was delicious '.
Thank you for a simple rich and delicious recipe for comfort Chicken & Dumplings.
Ms. McGee

[shellyd]

Why would someone give this a thumbs down??? I'm making this tonight and have made it before, and my family LOVES it!!! I make it in my crockpot :) Favorite to have in winter!

[chillmurray]

I’ve made this dozens of times over the years and I can testify to how great it turns out. Follow exactly or do as I do and use a whole chicken and leave out the peas plus use whole milk in place of cream

[amiecavaliere]

I have watched so many different versions of chicken and dumplings. After watching yours three times I can honestly say it is by far the most delicious looking pot of chicken and dumplings I have ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, I cannot wait to try it 😊

[Bellewiccan]

I live in VA and since everyone is digging out from the Blizzard, I wanted to make something warm and comforting. This hit the spot! It is the closest thing to my grandma's chicken and dumplings that I have come across! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing comfort food!!!

[ninagonzales]

I made this last night for my husband who eats later than the rest of the family. He woke me up just to share how much he loved the chicken and dumplings! Thank you for a wonderful recipe. Love your channel; so please keep the recipes coming.

[pearl]

I made this for my 85 year old mom and me .She said this was the best chicken and dumplins she ever ate . I agree .thank you and God bless

[Thimble]

OK so I made these a year ago and I don't remember if I ranted or raved how great this came out. I reluctantly tried making the dumplings the way you did it.. and everybody LOVED them!! I'm saying this version of chicken and dumplings is perfect, and I mean p-e-r-f-e-c-t!!!! Awesomeness <3

[th]

Omgg. My best friends grandma used to make this for use in Virginia. I’m Salvadorian & dreamed of this dish since then! Thank you!