Best 9 Amazing Chicken N Dumplings Recipes

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Chicken n’ dumplings is a classic comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any table. From its delectable broth to the tender chicken and fluffy dumplings, this dish is a testament to the culinary prowess of home cooks everywhere. Whether you prefer the traditional version or have your own unique twist, there's no denying the allure of a steaming bowl of chicken n’ dumplings. If you're looking for the ultimate recipe to create this iconic dish, join us on a journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect chicken n’ dumplings that will leave your family and friends clamoring for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOMMA'S BEST CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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There's a lot of love in those dumplings! This is comfort food at its best and so worth the time and effort. I love the ohhs, awws, and OMGs, smiles, and sighs of total satisfaction that come with this bowl of heaven.

Provided by MA McBridges

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 2h33m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup butter
2 ribs celery, quartered
1 large carrot, quartered
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon mashed garlic
2 large bay leaves
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 pounds bone-in chicken breasts
water to cover
2 tablespoons self-rising flour (such as White Lily®)
2 cups self-rising flour (such as White Lily®)
¼ cup cold shortening
¼ cup chicken broth, slightly chilled

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrot, onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning; cook and stir until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Push vegetable mixture to the sides and add chicken; cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Pour enough water over the chicken to cover by 3 inches; bring to a boil. Stir, scraping the browned bits off of the bottom of the pot. Reduce heat; simmer until chicken is tender, about 1 hour. Transfer chicken and carrots to a serving plate with a large slotted spoon; let cool.
  • Ladle 1/4 cup cooking liquid into a bowl; cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 tablespoons flour. Stir back into the pot.
  • Place 2 cups flour in a large bowl; cut in shortening with 2 knives until mixture forms pea-sized bits. Mix in chilled chicken broth until dough is combined.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured work surface. Knead 5 to 6 times; pat down to 1-inch thickness. Sprinkle lightly with flour; roll out to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut dough into squares with a sharp knife.
  • Drop squares, in batches, into simmering cooking liquid, moving squares to the side with each addition. Partially cover pot; simmer until dumplings are firm, about 12 minutes. Separate any dumplings that stick together. Remove from heat; keep covered.
  • Bone chicken; cut into bite-sized pieces and return to the pot. Chop carrot; return to the pot. Cool chicken and dumplings, about 30 minutes, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 718.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

D' BEST CHICKEN N' DUMPLINGS



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This is the best recipe for OLD TIME TASTE, DOWN HOME COOKING chicken and dumplings. For some of us that like getting our hands dirty when cooking, you will love this recipe. Old fashioned, hands on experience. This recipe won a blue ribbon and 500 dollars in a cooking contest. I hope you enjoy it.

Provided by SIS T

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes     Chicken and Dumpling Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1 cup ice water
1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 tablespoon seasoning salt, or to taste
3 ½ quarts water
½ small onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
¼ cup margarine
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sift flour, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half and shape into balls. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the skin from the breast, thigh and back of the chicken, but leave it on the legs and wings. Season chicken with seasoning salt, and place in a large stock pot. Pour in water. Add onion, celery and margarine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 1 1/2 hours, until chicken falls off the bone.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll one ball of dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2 inch squares. Drop into simmering broth, and let cook for about 2 minutes. Stir gently to prevent sticking; add more water if needed. Season broth while dumplings are cooking with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 990.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 227 mg, Fat 58 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 63.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 936.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

THE BEST CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS



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Homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch harken back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured those cute little balls of dough swimming in hot, rich broth. It's one of those types of soup you'll want to eat again and again. -Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 25

3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (about 3 pounds), cut up
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup white wine or apple cider
2 teaspoons sugar
2 bay leaves
5 whole peppercorns
DUMPLINGS:
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
SOUP:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
Additional salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, 1 piece at a time, and toss to coat; shake off excess. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches on all sides; remove from pan., Add onion, carrots and celery to same pan; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in 1/4 cup flour until blended. Gradually add stock, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, sugar, bay leaves and peppercorns. Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., For dumplings, in a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk and melted butter until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened (do not overmix). Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; set aside., Remove chicken from stockpot; cool slightly. Discard bay leaves and skim fat from soup. Remove skin and bones from chicken and discard. Using 2 forks, coarsely shred meat into 1- to 1-1/2-in. pieces; return to soup. Cook, covered, on high until mixture reaches a simmer., Drop dumplings on top of simmering soup, a few at a time. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of dumplings comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering). Gently stir in cream, parsley and thyme. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 892mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

THE BEST CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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This is pure comfort food at its finest. Tender chunks of chicken and vegetables come together in a creamy, richly-flavored sauce with pillowy dumplings baked right on top. It's hearty but not too heavy and comes together from scratch in about an hour.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium carrots, halved lengthwise, sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 celery stalks, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 medium onion, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole milk
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 1/2 cups homemade chicken stock (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, plus more for serving
1 cup frozen peas
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with a lid over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the carrots, celery, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and about 10 grinds black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables just begin to soften but don't take on any color, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and simmer until completely evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the butter until completely melted. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir until it is completely incorporated and a sandy paste forms. Pour in the milk and stir until the flour has been smoothly incorporated into the liquid.
  • Add the chicken and the chicken stock to the pot and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the parsley and peas and remove from the heat.
  • For the dumplings: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic salt, 1/2 teaspoon salt and about 10 grinds black pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted butter until just combined, then add the milk and stir until a ball of dough forms.
  • Use a small ice cream scoop or measuring cup to scoop 10 balls of dough into the pot (about 2 tablespoons each). Cover the pot and simmer over medium-low until the dumplings have puffed up and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes. Divide among bowls and sprinkle with more parsley.

AMAZING CHICKEN N' DUMPLINGS



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Chicken n' dumplings is always my first choice for a hot meal on a cool day. But I never found one with much flavor to it. I messed around with a few recipes and I think I finally got an amazing chicken n' dumplings recipe! The spices make your home smell so good while its cooking away in your slow cooker. This is one of the meals my 5 year old asks for seconds on. Enjoy!

Provided by Chef of 3

Categories     Meat

Time P1DT2h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts (can mix light & dark meats)
3/4 cup flour
4 cups water (you may add more if you like more liquid)
2 bouillon cubes
1 medium diced onion
1 diced green bell pepper
3 sliced carrots
1 tablespoon pimentos
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon celery, flakes
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
salt and pepper
Pillsbury refrigerated biscuit

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbls oil in sautee pan. Put 1/2 c flour, salt and pepper into a ziploc bag. Cut chicken into pieces and dump into bag. Coat chicken in flour and brown in heated pan, browning on all sides. Do not wash your pan yet!
  • Place carrots, peppers and onions in the bottom of your slow cooker and place the chicken on top of the vegetables. Add water and bouillon cubes. Add spices and let it cook. Melt 2 tbls butter in your used pan and add flour to make it slightly thick. Scrape all of the goodness from when you cooked the chicken so you get all of the extra flavor. Add the roud to the soup. Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 4-5 hours. About 30 min before serving, flatten out the refrigerated biscuits and cut into small squares. Put all of the dumplings into the soup and replace the lid.
  • This recipe makes for great leftovers too!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.3, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 34.3, Sodium 211.2, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 15.6

WORLD'S BEST CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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This is my Mom's fantastic chicken and dumpling recipe. Of course there are as many C&D recipes as there are Southern mom's, but this sure is good to me and you don't have to cut shortening into the dumplings like others. I encourage anyone who tries it to adjust the thickness and quantity of dumplings to their suiting, This is mine.

Provided by MarkG

Categories     Poultry

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (4 -5 lb) broiler-fryer chickens, halved
2 celery ribs, and tops
4 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
3 quarts water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups flour
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, celery, onions, carrots, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, broth in large pot. Add enough water to cover chicken.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is tender.
  • Remove chicken and let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Remove 1 cup of broth and strain.Set aside.
  • Remove meat from bones and discard skin and bones; add meat back to broth.
  • Return broth and chicken to simmer.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine reserved broth, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 2 chicken bullion cubes and approximately 3 cups of flour; mix well add enough flour to form stiff dough.
  • Roll dough with rolling pin until approximately 1/8 inch thick or desired thickness thickness; cut into strips.
  • Drop strips into soup; simmer for 20 minutes, stir occasionally.
  • Mix corn starch with 2 tablespoons of water and add to soup. Add butter and cream, mix well.
  • Bring to a simmer and then remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes (or as long as you stand to wait).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1172.4, Fat 72.8, SaturatedFat 29.5, Cholesterol 318.9, Sodium 3116.2, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 66.5

CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, kosher salt, black pepper, McCormick® Poultry Seasoning, vegetable oil, water, small yellow onion, medium carrot, celery, fresh parsley, garlic, McCormick® Garlic Powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, schmaltz, buttermilk

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
5 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 ½ teaspoons black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon McCormick® Poultry Seasoning
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
8 cups water
1 small yellow onion, quartered
1 medium carrot, roughly chopped, plus 2, sliced, divided
1 stalk celery, roughly chopped, plus 2, sliced, divided
1 bunch fresh parsley, stems and leaves separated, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Powder
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons schmaltz, reserved from chicken thighs
¾ cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Season the chicken thighs all over with 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, and the poultry seasoning.
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Place seasoned chicken, skin-side down, in the hot oil and begin to render the chicken fat, about 5 minutes. Once the skin in crispy, flip the chicken and continue cooking for 3 minutes more. Remove the chicken from pot and set aside. Pour the chicken fat into a small bowl and reserve.
  • Add the water, onion, the chopped carrot, chopped celery, and parsley stems to the pot. Return the chicken thighs to the pot and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and discard the skin and bones. Shred the meat and set aside. Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the vegetables.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved chicken fat to the pot over medium heat, along with the sliced carrots, sliced celery, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of flour. Stir to combine.
  • Slowly add the reserved chicken stock, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, and the garlic powder. Add the shredded chicken back to the pot and bring to a simmer over low heat and continue cooking for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, make the dumplings: In a medium bowl, combine the remaining cups of flour, the baking powder, remaining teaspoon of salt, remaining ½ teaspoon of pepper, and the remaining 3 tablespoons of reserved chicken fat. Mix with a fork to combine. Add the buttermilk and mix to incorporate, then knead for 2 minutes, until the dough comes together.
  • Pull off about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and add to the soup. Continue cooking until the dumplings are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with the parsley leaves.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 53 grams, Sugar 5 grams

COZY CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS RECIPE BY TASTY



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It's the end of yet another long day and well, you're ready to put your feet up, relax, and tuck into a comforting meal. Delivery might be calling your name, but you've got a ton of chicken lying around and with not much else to do, now's the perfect time to whip up a batch of these simple and cozy chicken and dumplings. Tuck in now.

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup sliced carrot
3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 ½ cups frozen peas
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ⅓ cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  • Add carrot and onion and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and stir for another minute, until fragrant.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter and flour, stirring constantly for 3 minutes to prevent lumps from forming.
  • Add the chicken and any accumulated juices back to the pot and stir to coat in the roux.
  • Add the chicken broth, cream, thyme, and bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Once soup is at a simmer, add the frozen peas, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Make the dumplings: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and cream. Stir until mixture comes together into single mass of dough.
  • Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, form the dough into small round balls about 1 inch (2 ½ cm) in diameter (the dough should yield 14-16 dumplings).
  • Place the dough balls in the simmering soup (making sure they don't touch), add the parsley, and cover. Let the soup simmer for 15 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
  • Ladle into bowls, giving 1-2 dumplings per serving.
  • Enjoy!

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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This wonderful and hearty recipe for old-fashioned chicken and dumplings is courtesy of Scott Peacock.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large chicken (4 to 4 1/2 pounds), cut into quarters
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 cups Scott's Chicken Stock
1 medium onion, halved lengthwise
2 ribs celery, preferably inner ribs, with leaves attached
1 large egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Generously season chicken with salt. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • In a large Dutch oven, combine chicken stock, 4 cups water, onion, celery, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat Add the leg portions and the backbone of the chicken to the Dutch oven. Place the breasts, skin side down, on top of the legs. Reduce heat to just below a simmer. Cover partially, and cook, making sure the stock mixture does not come to a simmer, until breasts are cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove breasts, and set aside. Continue cooking legs until very tender and meat begins to pull away from the bone, 30 to 40 minutes more. Remove chicken and vegetables, reserving liquid. Discard vegetables and set chicken aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together egg, oil, 3 tablespoons cold water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in flour until well combined. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • When chicken has cooled, remove skin and discard. Remove meat from bones and tear into 1 1/2- to 2-inch pieces; set aside.
  • Turn dough out onto a generously floured work surface. Roll out dough until it is about 1/16-inch thick. Cut dough into 1 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch rectangles. Bring reserved stock mixture to a boil over high heat, and season with salt. Add dough rectangles to boiling liquid, shaking pot as necessary, but not stirring. Cook until, dough is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add reserved chicken and reduce to a simmer. Add sliced egg, butter, and heavy cream; season with pepper. Continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes more; season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat and cover; let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving in shallow bowl.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and nutrients to your chicken and dumplings. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, and peas.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot. If you add too many dumplings to the pot, they will not cook evenly. Leave some space between each dumpling so that they can cook through.
  • Simmer the dumplings gently. Do not boil them, as this will make them tough. Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
  • Serve immediately. Chicken and dumplings are best served hot, so make sure to serve them as soon as they are done cooking.

Conclusion:

Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your chicken and dumplings turn out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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