If you're craving a comforting bowl of chicken and dumplings but are lactose intolerant or vegan, fret not! With a few simple substitutions, you can easily transform this classic Southern dish into a dairy-free delight. This article will guide you through the process of creating a creamy, flavorful chicken and dumplings recipe that's just as satisfying as the traditional version.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
This is comfort food that can't be beat!
Provided by Karena
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot place chicken pieces and add the chicken stock, onion, celery and 2 teaspoons of the salt. Put heat on medium low and simmer, partially covered, 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is tender.
- To Prepare Dumplings: In a large mixing bowl beat together the egg and milk. Add 1 cup flour, remaining salt and baking powder and mix all together. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture is crumbly. Add 1 tablespoon of the parsley and mix. In 6 large spoonfuls, drop dumpling mixture onto the top of the simmering chicken. Cover the pot and let all simmer for 10 minutes more.
- To Make Gravy: Remove chicken and dumplings to a large serving bowl. Cover and set aside, keeping warm. Strain the stock left in the pot, pressing out any 'veggie liquid'. Return stock to pot. Combine water with remaining flour, then stir into the strained stock. Bring all to a boil, stirring constantly, to thicken. Return chicken and dumplings to pot, combing all gently. Serve with remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 132.8 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 699.5 mg, Sugar 1 g
CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS - NON-DAIRY
Make and share this Chicken and Dumplings - Non-Dairy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Zombie Order
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Over medium low heat, melt margarine in the pan, and slowly add flour, creating a rouÈ.
- After the flour and margarine are combined and starting to turn golden, slowly add 2 cups of the chicken broth, and stir to combine as you pour.
- The sauce should be fairly thick at this point.
- Add the frozen vegetables and the chicken. Add more broth if needed. Bring to a simmer.
- Add 1/2 cup soy milk if desired.
- Season with Chicken seasoning, Montreal Steak seasoning, onion powder and garlic powder.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In the meantime, make the dumplings. Combine 2 cups of Bisquick with 3/4 cups of soymilk and paprika until mixed. Do not overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mix into the simmering pot. Do not let the dumplings touch. You'll probably wind up with extra dumpling mix, depending on how much chicken broth you used. The dumplings will expand, so don't pack the pot too tight!
- Add chicken broth at this point to ensure that the dumplings are submerged.
- Cover and cook for 20 minutes on low heat (simmer).
CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
THE BEST CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS
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
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 25
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 DUMPLINGS
Chicken and dumplings are a family favorite! I remember when my mom used to make this dish using store-bought biscuits and a whole chicken. This is my version--made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs and homemade chive dumplings with dough that won't make you miss the pre-made kind!
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the chicken: Heat a large braiser or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add 4 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook until golden, turning once, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the onion, celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently and scraping up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, until the vegetables are coated in fat and slightly golden, about 3 minutes. Add the flour and stir until the vegetables are coated. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock, bay leaf and browned chicken, along with any chicken juices at the bottom of the plate. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, cover and simmer until the chicken is tender and cooked through, about 45 minutes.
- For the dumplings: Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Using a fork, cut the shortening into the flour mixture. Slowly add the buttermilk, gently mixing to incorporate. Fold in the chives.
- Use 2 forks to shred the chicken. When the chicken is ready, use 2 spoons sprayed with cooking spray if desired to add scoops of dumpling dough over the top of the stew, about 1 tablespoon each. Cover and simmer until the dumplings double in size, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, discard the bay leaf and garnish with parsley.
Tips:
- Choose the right type of chicken. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are both good choices, but dark meat will give the dumplings a richer flavor.
- Make sure your dumplings are cooked through. The dumplings should be cooked until they are no longer doughy in the center. You can check this by inserting a toothpick into the center of a dumpling; if it comes out clean, the dumpling is cooked.
- Don't overcook the dumplings. Overcooked dumplings will be tough and chewy. Cook them just until they are cooked through.
- Serve the chicken and dumplings immediately. Chicken and dumplings are best served hot, so make sure to serve them as soon as they are finished cooking.
- Add your favorite vegetables. If you like, you can add vegetables such as carrots, celery, or peas to the chicken and dumplings. This will make the dish more nutritious and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. There are many different ways to make chicken and dumplings, so you can find a recipe that suits your taste. Whether you like your dumplings light and fluffy or thick and chewy, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting meal, give chicken and dumplings a try.
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