Best 8 Chicken And Cloud Tender Dumplings Recipes

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Chicken and cloud tender dumplings is a classic Chinese dish that is both comforting and delicious. The tender chicken and fluffy dumplings are simmered in a savory broth, creating a hearty and flavorful meal. With its combination of simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this dish is perfect for home cooks of all skill levels. The dumplings are made with a mixture of flour, cornstarch, and water, and can be easily shaped by hand. The chicken is then cooked in the broth until tender, and the dumplings are added and cooked until they float to the top. The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to please the whole family.

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HOMESTYLE CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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Homestyle chicken & dumplings with fluffy dumplings and flavorful chicken in every creamy bite!

Provided by Maegan - The BakerMama

Categories     Main

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 whole fryer chicken (4-5 pounds)
8 cups water, divided
4-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
2-1/2 cups whole milk, divided
salt & pepper to taste
4 cups self-rising flour
1 cup vegetable shortening or butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Rinse and clean out chicken and place in a large pot. Add 6 cups water and 2 cups chicken broth. Sprinkle the top evenly with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and let cook for 1 to 1-1/2 hours until chicken is cooked all the way through and tender when poked with a fork. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool. Once cool, remove chicken from the bone, discarding bones and skin.
  • Leave the broth in the pot on medium heat and add 2 cups milk and 2 cups chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. In a jar with a lid, make a roux by combining 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour with 2 cups water. Shake well then whisk into the liquid in the pot. This will thicken the soup.
  • To make the dumplings, place the self-rising flour in a large bowl. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or by pulling two knives in opposite directions through the flour and shortening. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup whole milk. Stir with a spoon or mix with your hands until well combined. Turn half of the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into strips that are 1-inch wide by 3-inches long. Put strips on a pan and repeat process with remaining dough. Drop dumplings into the simmering liquid. Gently press down on dumplings with a large spoon so they are submerged in the liquid, but do not stir. Cover and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in chicken. Allow to cook until thickened, about another 10-15 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.

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.

CHICKEN AND FLUFFY DUMPLINGS



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This is an old-fashioned northern style recipe. Very homemade, very easy and very tasty. I can't remember where I got it, but I believe it was from one of those little cookbooks you pick up in the checkout line at the grocery store.

Provided by Deely

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 lbs roasting chickens, cut up
4 -4 1/2 cups water
5 stalks celery, cut up
1 cup carrot, sliced
3 sprigs fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
4 peppercorns
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon minced parsley
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons melted shortening
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup water
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large pot.
  • Simmer covered, 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • Skim off fat.
  • DUMPLINGS.
  • Combine dry ingredients.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto hot chicken and boiling stock.
  • Cover tightly and return to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer, Do Not Lift Cover.
  • Simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until dumplings are dry and fluffy.
  • Arrange dumplings and chicken on a platter.
  • Strain broth.
  • GRAVY.
  • Combine flour and water, blend till smooth.
  • Bring 4 cups reserved broth to boiling, add flour mixture.
  • Bring to boil and cook till thickened.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Pour over chicken and dumplings.

CHICKEN AND ROLLED DUMPLINGS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 11h55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 2 cups, plus extra for rolling
2 teaspoons aluminum free baking powder
4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/3 cup vegetable shortening, at room temperature
1/2 cup skim milk, chilled
5 to 5 1/2 pound stewing hen, giblets removed
7 to 9 cups water
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Special equipment: 7-quart pressure cooker
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of the salt together in a medium mixing bowl. Rub the shortening into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the milk, 1-ounce at a time, just until you have a rough ball of workable dough. Knead the dough 3 to 4 times, until it is mostly smooth, but do not overwork.
  • Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces. Roll out each piece of dough, using a floured rolling pin, to a sheet about 1/16-inch thick, on floured piece of waxed paper or parchment paper.
  • Cover the dough, still on the waxed paper or parchment, with a tea towel, and dry for at least 8 hours. This can be done the night before or early in the morning.
  • Two to three hours before the dumplings are ready to cook, put the hen, water, and the remaining tablespoon of salt in a 7-quart pressure cooker. Do not fill above the cooker's "maximum fill" line, or 2/3 full. Cover and lock the lid. Bring to pressure over high heat, approximately 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, so that you barely hear hissing from the pot. Cook for 45 minutes.
  • Release the pressure using the cooker's release device (read the manual!) or cool the cooker by running cold water over the lid for 5 minutes. Open carefully. Remove the hen from the broth and set aside to cool. The meat should be tender and falling away from the bone. Once the hen is cool enough to handle, pull the meat from the bones in small pieces, cover and set aside. Discard the skin and bones.
  • Set a cheesecloth-lined colander in a large container and pour in the broth, discarding the solids. Taste and season the broth with additional salt, if needed. Return the broth to the pressure cooker, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium to maintain a gentle boil.
  • Cut the dough into 1/2-inch wide strips, break into 1 1/2-inch long pieces, and drop into the boiling broth. When all the dough has been used, gently push all of the dumplings down into the broth with a slotted spoon. Do not stir the dumplings. Cook the dumplings until they are cooked through, but not falling apart, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the meat. Serve in bowls with freshly ground black pepper.

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!

NOSTALGIC CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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Enjoy old-fashioned goodness without all the fuss when you fix this supper in your slow cooker. It features tender chicken, wonderfully light dumplings and a full-flavored sauce. -Brenda Edwards of Hereford, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 bone-in chicken breast halves (10 ounces each), skin removed
2 whole cloves
1/2 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
1 cup reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix
6 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Insert cloves into one onion; add to slow cooker. Add bay leaf and remaining onions. Sprinkle mixture with the garlic, salt, thyme, marjoram and pepper. Add broth and wine if desired. Cover and cook on low for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or until meat is tender., Remove chicken to a serving platter and keep warm. Discard cloves and bay leaf. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water and browning sauce if desired until smooth. Stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until mixture reaches a simmer., Meanwhile, combine the biscuit mix, milk and parsley. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering liquid. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into dumplings comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering). Serve with chicken and sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN DUMPLING RECIPE



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This is more like a chicken dumpling casserole. My mother used to make something very similar for me when I was a kid. Source: Mom.

Provided by Lindsey

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Time 1h7m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup peas
⅓ cup butter
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon celery seed
1 ¾ cups chicken broth
⅔ cup milk
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, separated and cut into 1-inch chunks

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, carrots, celery, and peas in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to a casserole dish.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in the same skillet; reduce heat to medium. Stir in flour, dried onion, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Add chicken broth and milk slowly; cook and stir until thickened, about 20 minutes. Pour mixture into the dish, almost covering the chicken and vegetables. Cover vegetables with biscuit pieces.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits have raised and browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1152 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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My mom made a similar recipe for this comforting dish, and I still remember the wonderful aroma of chicken and dumplings cooking throughout the house. She didn't make it often, but when she did, what a treat. I especially loved the light, tender dumplings, which is still my most favorite part of this dish. (In a pinch, Bisquick dumplings are also very good). For those of you, like my good friend Cindy, who like a more Southern style of dumpling (heavier, chewier), the recipe is at the bottom. This recipe is from Steph's Country Kitchen Goodness. This is my favorite website for recipes.

Provided by Dawn Vezina

Categories     Stew

Time 3h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
2 celery ribs, sliced
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 medium onion, diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2-1 teaspoon pepper
water
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, celery, carrots, onion, chicken broth, parsley, chicken bouillon granules, salt and pepper in a large pan or dutch oven; add enough water to cover chicken.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours or until chicken is done.
  • Remove chicken and let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Remove skin from chicken and tear meat away from bones.
  • Return meat to soup; discard skin and bones.
  • Add more salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
  • Return soup to a simmer.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine dumpling ingredients and mix well to form a stiff dough.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls into simmering soup.
  • Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
  • *SOUTHERN STYLE DUMPLINGS (heavier and chewier) 2 cups flour, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 beaten eggs. Combine flour, broth, baking powder and eggs; mix well to form a stiff batter. Drop by tablespoonfuls into simmering soup. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 936.5, Fat 51.6, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 179, Sodium 2641.1, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 54.4

Tips:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and ensure you have everything you need.
  • Choose Fresh and High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Opt for fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When pan-frying or searing, avoid overcrowding the pan. This will prevent your food from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
  • Use a Meat Thermometer: To ensure your chicken is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Don't Overmix the Dumplings: When making the dumplings, be careful not to overmix the dough. Overmixing will result in tough dumplings.
  • Cook the Dumplings in Simmering Liquid: When cooking the dumplings, make sure the liquid is simmering, not boiling. Boiling water can cause the dumplings to break apart.
  • Serve Immediately: Once the dumplings are cooked, serve them immediately. Dumplings are best enjoyed hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

The recipes in this article offer a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and flavorful broth creates a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can easily create this restaurant-quality meal at home. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

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