Welcome to the world of culinary delights! Are you craving a comforting and flavorful dish that will warm your soul on a chilly evening? Look no further than our guide to making the ultimate “Easy Chicken Stew with Dumplings.” This classic comfort food combines tender chicken, savory vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a rich and flavorful broth. With its simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, this recipe is perfect for any home cook, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned chef. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let’s embark on a culinary journey to create a dish that will satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling cozy and content.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN STEW WITH CLASSIC DUMPLINGS
Savor classic comfort food with this chicken and dumplings favorite.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrots and onion; cook, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in chicken, pepper and 6 cups broth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place flour in medium bowl. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in parsley. Add 1/2 cup broth; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto chicken or vegetables in simmering stew. Cover; cook over medium-low heat 10 to 15 minutes or until dumplings are firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1210 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g
CHICKEN STEW WITH DUMPLINGS
I've been dying to do a chicken and dumpling dish for a while. Could there be a better time than winter for a true comfort dish?
Provided by 2ND COURSE
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- De-bone chicken and cut into chunks or shred. Set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir onion and celery until soft, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons flour and whisk continuously to make a thick roux, about 2 minutes. Slowly pour in chicken broth, whisking to remove any lumps. Add 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, basil, thyme, potatoes, and mixed vegetable. Cover and cook the stew over medium heat until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in chicken meat and continue to simmer.
- Meanwhile, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; cut in 3 tablespoons butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk and dill. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough into the simmering stew. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cover and cook until the dumplings are tender, 8 to 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 95.9 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1161.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
SAVORY CHICKEN STEW AND DUMPLINGS (COOKING FOR 2)
♥ Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Savor a homemade chicken dinner that's "weeknight quick" to make.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, mix flour, sage, thyme and pepper. Gradually stir in broth with wire whisk until blended. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir in vegetables and chicken; heat to boiling.
- In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, onions and onion powder. Stir in milk just until moistened. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto boiling stew; reduce heat.
- Simmer uncovered 10 minutes; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN THIGH AND DUMPLING STEW
Chicken thighs produce the tastiest shredded/chopped chicken to use in recipes like this. A perfect version of a good ol' comfort food recipe. Goes well with fresh green beans.
Provided by averyfern
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and cook the chicken thighs until the meat is just cooked through. Remove the chicken pieces from the skillet and allow to cool. Using forks, pull meat from the bones and cut into small pieces or shred. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until nicely browned and crispy. Remove strips from bacon grease and drain on a paper towel. Crumble the drained and cooled bacon and set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings.
- Scrape the chicken drippings from the large skillet into a large stock pot or Dutch oven. Cook the celery, carrots, red onion, and garlic over medium heat until the red onions are soft and transparent. Add the vegetable broth, chicken, and 1 tablespoon reserved bacon grease. Simmer over medium heat for 12 minutes, then stir in paprika, heavy cream, cream of chicken soup, and water. Heat through, stirring regularly, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sweet corn and ground pepper.
- Tear each buttermilk biscuit into quarters and drop into the chicken stew. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir occasionally until dough is cooked though, forming dumplings at the top of the stew, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and serve with a garnish of crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 1473 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
HEARTY CHICKEN STEW WITH DUMPLINGS (COOKING FOR 2)
♥ Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Cozy up to a hearty stew that goes together quickly and is ready in 30 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat vegetables, chicken, water, ketchup, Italian seasoning, 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt, the pepper and tomatoes to boiling, stirring occasionally.
- In small bowl, stir Bisquick® mix, milk, parsley flakes and 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt until soft dough forms. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto boiling stew; reduce heat.
- Simmer uncovered 10 minutes; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g
ONE-POT CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
When you don't have time to make chicken pot pies, enter this every-bit-as-satisfying substitute: chicken and dumplings, ready in about 45 minutes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high. Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add 1/4 cup flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and green beans and season with salt and pepper.
- Make dumplings: Whisk together 1 cup flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in milk. Drop heaping spoonfuls batter on top of chicken mixture. Cover and simmer until dumplings are cooked through, about 12 minutes. Serve topped with additional chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
This is an easy slow cooker recipe that cooks while you are at work! It is wonderful on a cold, snowy day. I have four children who are picky eaters, and they LOVE this! Enjoy!
Provided by Janiece Mason
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken and Dumpling Recipes
Time 6h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a slow cooker, and fill with enough water to cover.
- Cover, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on High. About 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. Cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1244.6 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
EASY CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
A super easy way to make chicken and dumplings. My husband and kids loved it.
Provided by Jen
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken and Dumpling Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine chicken broth, chicken breast cubes, onion, carrots, celery, bay leaf, salt, and pepper in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Mix baking mix and milk in a bowl until dough is sticky; drop golf ball-sized pieces of dough into the soup. Cover pot and cook until dumplings are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1361.9 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
EASY CHICKEN STEW AND DUMPLINGS
Make and share this Easy Chicken Stew and Dumplings recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a 1 1/2 qt nonstick saucepan, stir together the flour, sage, thyme and pepper. Stir until mixture begins to brown, watching carefully so the flour doesn't burn.
- Whisk in the broth and onion flakes, heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; stir in the vegetables and chicken, bring to a boil.
- In a small dish, mix together the biscuit mix, chopped onion and milk until well moistened; drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto boiling stew; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Cover and simmer an additional 10 minutes; sprinkle with dried parsley the last few minutes of cooking.
CHICKEN STEW WITH DUMPLINGS
My mother usually didn't care for dumplings. But she raved about this stew...dumplings and all. It's a down-home delicious meal that I make often for my family.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place chicken and water in a 5-qt. Dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium heat for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until chicken is tender. , Skim fat. Remove chicken from broth; allow to cool. Debone chicken and cut into chunks; return to broth. Add next nine ingredients. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Meanwhile, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk and parsley. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls into simmering stew. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the dumplings are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
EASY CHICKEN STEW AND DUMPLINGS
Make and share this Easy Chicken Stew and Dumplings recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Garnet
Categories Stew
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the onion in a skillet with the butter, poultry seasoning and water.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a large pot or dutch oven, put cream of chicken soup, milk, mixed vegetables, onions and chicken.
- Simmer another 10 minutes.
- Mix the bisquick with the 2/3 cup milk, for the dumplings, and spoon large spoonfuls on top of the stew.
- Simmer, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
STEWED CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
Make and share this Stewed Chicken And Dumplings recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Put chicken in large pot with water.
- Add next 7 ingredients.
- Bring to a boil, skimming surface if necessary.
- Simmer for 1 hour, or until tender.
- Mix dumpling ingredients together until just moistened.
- Bring chicken to a slow boil.
- Drop dumplings by tablespoons onto chicken.
- Cover and cook 12 minutes.
CHICKEN STEW WITH DUMPLINGS
Make and share this Chicken Stew with Dumplings recipe from Food.com.
Provided by RecipeNut
Categories Stew
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat until hot.
- Add carrots, onion, green pepper and celery; cook and stir 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
- Stir in chicken broth, reserving 1/3 cup; bring to a boil.
- Mix reserved 1/3 cup broth and flour; stir into boiling mixture.
- Boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute or until thickened.
- Stir chicken, potatoes, mushrooms, peas and herbs into mixture.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 18 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender and chicken is no longer pink in center.
- Add salt and pepper.
- For Herb Dumplings, combine biscuit mix and herbs in small bowl; stir in milk to form soft dough.
- Spoon dumpling mixture on top of stew in 8 large spoonfuls.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes.
- Cover and cook 10 minutes or until biscuits are tender and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Serve in shallow bowls.
BETTER HOMES' CHICKEN STEW WITH DUMPLINGS
Another convenient recipe for using up leftover chicken (or turkey.) From the Better Homes' New Cook Book 1993 issue with a few updates and changes. Feel free to substitute ten ounces of frozen mixed vegetables for the carrots, green beans and corn.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- SOUP: In a large sauce pan combine 2 1/2 cups chicken stock, vegetables, onions, herb, garlic powder and black pepper.
- Heat until very hot but not boiling.
- Whisk together the milk and flour. Stir into the vegetable mixture. Stir in the cooked chicken.
- Cook and stir the soup on low-medium to medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat if soup looks like it might begin to boil.
- DUMPLINGS: Choose dumpling recipe and prepare. Version #1: in a mixing bowl combine the flour, parsley, baking powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Mix the milk and oil together and pour into flour mixture.
- Stir with a fork until combined. Drop by greased tablespoonful to make about 8 mounds on top of the hot stew. Cover; simmer approximately 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in one of the dumplings comes out clean. DO NOT lift cover while cooking the dumplings.
- Version #2: Combine the ingredients. Continue to prepare the same as Version #1 dumplings in Step #6.
Tips:
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven to ensure that there is enough space for the stew and dumplings to cook properly.
- Sear the chicken thighs in a hot skillet before adding them to the stew. This will help to brown the chicken and add flavor to the dish.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your stew. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the dish.
- Season the stew with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
- Bring the stew to a simmer and then let it cook for at least 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Make the dumplings while the stew is cooking. This will ensure that they are cooked through when you add them to the stew.
- Drop the dumplings into the simmering stew and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
- Serve the stew hot with a side of bread or rice.
Conclusion:
This easy chicken stew with dumplings is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The stew is made with a variety of vegetables and herbs, and the dumplings are light and fluffy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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