Imagine a dish that can transform your ordinary weeknight dinner into a soul-warming feast that'll have your family begging for seconds! Almira's Quick Chicken Dumplings is not just a recipe; it's a culinary shortcut to pure comfort and satisfaction. In less time than it takes to order takeout, you'll create a hearty, homemade meal that combines tender shredded chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a creamy, rich sauce that'll make your taste buds dance with joy.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup biscuit mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. Stir to mix thoroughly and heat over medium-high heat until the mixture begins to simmer.
- While the chicken mixture is heating, prepare the dumpling dough by mixing the biscuit mix with milk in a separate bowl. Stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Once the chicken mixture is simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle bubble.
- Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough directly into the simmering chicken mixture. Space the dumplings evenly to ensure they have room to cook.
- Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and let the dumplings cook for 10-12 minutes. Do not remove the lid during cooking to allow the dumplings to steam properly.
- Check the dumplings by inserting a toothpick into the center of a dumpling. If it comes out clean, the dumplings are done.
- Season the entire dish with salt and pepper to taste. Gently stir to distribute the seasoning without breaking the dumplings.
- Serve hot, ladling the chicken and dumplings into bowls, ensuring each serving gets both chicken and dumplings.
Tips
- For extra flavor, use homemade chicken broth or rotisserie chicken instead of canned or pre-cooked chicken.
- Don't overmix the dumpling dough - a few lumps are okay and will help create a tender texture.
- Resist the temptation to peek or stir while the dumplings are cooking; keeping the lid on ensures they steam properly.
- If your dumplings seem too sticky when dropping them into the mixture, lightly coat your spoon with cooking spray.
- For a lighter version, use low-sodium cream of chicken soup and skinless chicken breast.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheated gently to maintain the dumplings' texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 75mg
