Old Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings (Made Easy)

Name: Old Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings (Made Easy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CHICKEN; 3 cups chunked boneless skinless rotisserie-cooked chicken; GRAVY; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (5 1/4 cups); 1 dash black pepper; 1 dash parsley flakes or 1 dash dried chives; 1 dash poultry seasoning; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary (optional); DUMPLINGS; 1 1/8 cups Bisquick; 1/3 cup milk; 1 dash parsley flakes or 1 dash dried chives; 1 dash ground black pepper; GARNISH; snipped fresh parsley (or dried parsley or dried chives) or chives (or dried parsley or dried chives)

Servings: persons

CHICKEN
3 cups chunked boneless skinless rotisserie-cooked chicken
GRAVY
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (5 1/4 cups)
1 dash black pepper
1 dash parsley flakes or 1 dash dried chives
1 dash poultry seasoning
1 pinch nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary (optional)
DUMPLINGS
1 1/8 cups Bisquick
1/3 cup milk
1 dash parsley flakes or 1 dash dried chives
1 dash ground black pepper
GARNISH
snipped fresh parsley (or dried parsley or dried chives) or chives (or dried parsley or dried chives)

1
NOTE: IF USING SALTED BUTTER, USE TWO 14.5 OUNCE CANS CHICKEN BROTH PLUS TWO CUPS WATER. (STEP ONE): Chop deboned skinless chicken into bite-sized pieces; set aside.
2
MELT 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and cook until bubbly and light golden, stirring often for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth and seasonings. Bring mixture to boiling then reduce heat to medium. Add chunked or diced chicken; stir.
3
COMBINE the dumpling dough ingredients, stirring only until soft dough forms (do not overmix). Drop dough quickly by teaspoons in a single layer over surface of bubbling gravy on one half of large saucepan (do not roll or press dough, or submerge beneath the gravy). Simmer mixture UNCOVERED for 10 minutes.
4
GARNISH tops of dumplings with parsley or chives.
5
COVER then reduce heat to medium-low.
6
SIMMER covered for 10 additional minutes; UNCOVER and remove from heat.
7
LIFT out dumplings individually using a small slotted spoon, placing them onto a plate, leaving dumplings garnished side-up.
8
STIR chicken and gravy using a wooden spoon (gently scraping bottom of saucepan while stirring).
9
LADLE the chicken/gravy mixture into bowls, then arrange dumplings over the top.
10
SERVE and enjoy.

725

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CHICKEN, 3 cups chunked boneless skinless rotisserie-cooked chicken, GRAVY, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings (Made Easy) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!