Best 4 Better Than Grannys And Easy Chicken And Dumplings Recipes

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that will redefine your chicken and dumplings experience? Forget about the store-bought options and say goodbye to bland, ordinary meals. In this article, we will guide you through a remarkable recipe that will elevate your chicken and dumplings to a level that surpasses even your grandmother's cherished recipe. With our carefully crafted instructions and simple, yet effective techniques, you will create a dish that is bursting with flavor, comfort, and nostalgia. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and discover the true essence of better-than-granny's easy chicken and dumplings.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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This is one of my family's favorite recipes for chicken and dumplings, handed down to me from my grandmother. And the leftovers taste great, too!

Provided by bigred

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

Time 4h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup shortening
1 egg
½ cup milk
1 whole chicken
2 cubes chicken bouillon
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped carrots
1 small onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix flour and shortening together in a bowl until it resembles cornmeal.
  • Slightly beat egg and milk together in a separate bowl. Add to flour mixture and stir to form a ball of dough. Place onto a floured surface; knead and roll as thin as possible using a floured rolling pin. Let dough stand for 2 hours.
  • Place chicken into a large pot and add water to just cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and continue to boil until chicken is no longer pink in the center and meat falls off of the bone, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the pot; strain broth and return to the pot. Add 2 cups water and bouillon. Remove meat from bones and return to broth. Add celery, carrots, and onion. Bring to a boil; continue to boil for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut dough into strips, approximately 1-inch wide. Tear strips and drop into boiling broth. Continue to boil for 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 97.4 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 439.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

BETTER THAN CRACKER BARREL® CHICKEN 'N DUMPLINGS



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My Grandma grew up on a farm and this was her recipe - no shortcuts but still pretty easy. For best results you must use a whole chicken and flour. You can also use some chicken stock for added flavor. The trick is the lemon which makes the chicken tender and adds flavor to the soup. Leftovers won't last very long with this.

Provided by jadedgurl

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

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 whole chicken
1 pinch salt
water to cover
1 lemon, halved
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced, or more to taste
2 cups all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken and 1 pinch salt in a large pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil, skimming any scum off the surface with a slotted spoon. Add lemon, celery, onion, and carrots. Simmer broth over medium heat until chicken starts to fall off the bone, about 1 hour.
  • Discard lemon. Remove chicken from the pot; let cool.
  • Place flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Ladle in 2 to 3 scoops of hot broth. Mix in flour with a spoon until dough comes together into a ball.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead carefully until smooth. Roll out into a large rectangle; cut into small rectangular dumplings.
  • Drop dumplings one at a time into the simmering broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Bone chicken and chop into pieces. Add to the pot; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 128.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

BETTER THAN GRANNY'S AND EASY CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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When my Granny died, I missed her and her chicken and dumplings, because NO one made them like Granny. I tried several recipes but they were either very complicated or not very good. Then I found this one and even my Yankee husband who doesn't like dumplings tried to hide the leftovers to take to work the next day. We LOVE this recipe. They are actually better than Granny's. Even Mama agrees. (Sorry, Granny!)

Provided by BamaKathy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups rotisserie-cooked chicken (cooked, pulled off bones)
4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of celery soup
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 (10 count) can buttermilk biscuits

Steps:

  • In large pot, bring chicken, broth, soup, pepper and poultry seasoning to a boil.
  • Then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, lightly flour a piece of waxed paper and a rolling pin (or a round drinking glass works). Also lay out a clean piece of waxed paper to put on after rolling.
  • Take two biscuits and roll out in circle to 1/8 inch thickness. Lay them on the other piece of waxed paper.
  • Repeat with all biscuits. Then take a knife and slice the circles into one inch strips.
  • Bring pot back to a low boil. Pick up each strip and pull into 1 1/2 to 2 inch pieces and drop into broth on low boil.
  • Stir gently to prevent them sticking together.
  • Simmer for ten minutes.

BETTER THAN CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS!



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This dish is baked in a 9x13 casserole, and the dumplings sort of make themselves. it is easy and delicious. it appeared in a local community paper some time ago.

Provided by Koechin Chef

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 -5 chicken breasts
1 stalk chopped celery
1 sliced carrot
3 sprigs parsley
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
water, to cover above (3-4 cups)
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup green peas (optional)
1/4 cup butter
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup milk
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cook until chicken is done.
  • Remove from broth and cool. You will use 2 c of this broth in the preparation!
  • Remove from bones if needed.
  • Saute the vegetables, except peas in a little butter or oil, until soft.
  • Melt the 1/4 cup butter and pour into the 9x13 dish, to grease the bottom.
  • Cut or tear the chicken into pieces and place on top of the melted butter.
  • Mix flour and milk; pour over chicken.
  • Mix soup, 2 cups of the broth, the sauteed vegetables and peas (if using).
  • Pour over the top.
  • DO NOT STIR!
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minute or until top is brown.
  • ***.
  • To make this realy fast use Rotisserie Chicken and canned Broth!(2 cups).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.6, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 114.6, Sodium 1533.2, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 32.8

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to make sure there's enough space for the chicken and dumplings to cook without overcrowding.
  • Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper before cooking. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry.
  • Use a combination of all-purpose flour and self-rising flour to make the dumplings. This will help to create a light and fluffy texture.
  • Drop the dumplings into the boiling broth and cook until they are cooked through. Do not stir the dumplings while they are cooking, as this will make them tough.
  • Serve the chicken and dumplings immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

This easy chicken and dumplings recipe is a comforting and delicious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and flavorful broth is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a classic dish that will quickly become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a warm and satisfying meal, give this easy chicken and dumplings recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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