Best 6 Grandma Almas Chicken And Dumplings Recipes

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"Grandma Alma's Chicken and Dumplings" is a classic Southern comfort food dish that has been passed down through generations. This savory and heartwarming dish is made with tender chicken, a flavorful broth, and fluffy dumplings that soak up all the delicious flavors. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or simply craving a taste of home, this recipe is sure to satisfy. With its easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step guidance, this article will help you create a mouthwatering "Grandma Alma's Chicken and Dumplings" that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMOTHER'S CHICKEN 'N' DUMPLINGS



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While I was growing up, my grandmother could feed our whole big family with a single chicken-and lots of dumplings. -Cathy Carroll, Bossier City, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large chicken (6 pounds)
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
4 quarts water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
DUMPLINGS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup reserved chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, carrots, celery and onion in a large Dutch oven or stockpot. Add water, vinegar and salt (adding more water, if necessary, to cover chicken). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat nearly falls from the bones. Remove chicken from broth; allow to cool. Strain broth, discarding vegetables and seasonings. , Remove meat from bones; discard skin and bones. Cut meat into bite-sized pieces; set aside and keep warm. Set aside 1 cup broth; cool to lukewarm., To make dumplings, combine flour and salt. Make a well in flour; add egg. Gradually stir 1/4 cup reserved broth into egg, picking up flour as you go. Continue until flour is used up, adding additional broth as needed, and dough is consistency of pie dough. Pour any remaining reserved broth back into stockpot. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead in additional flour to make a stiff dough. Let dough rest for 15 minutes. On a floured surface, roll out dough into a 17-in. square. Cut into 1-in. square pieces. Dust with additional flour; let dry for 30-60 minutes. , Bring broth to a boil (you should have about 4 quarts). Drop dumplings into boiling broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering), about 10 minutes. Uncover; add reserved chicken. Stir in pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

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

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN N DUMPLINGS



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Wonderful old fashioned recipe that was passed down to me by my Grandmother. These dumplings were ALWAYS a treat at holiday time or for a wonderful Sunday dinner after church.

Provided by dlm2005sassy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs (well beaten)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup oil
4 chicken bouillon cubes
4 (16 ounce) cans chicken broth, plus broth from boiled chicken
1 whole chicken (or preferred chicken parts)

Steps:

  • Boil chicken in enough water to cover adding the bouillon cubes when water begins boiling until chicken is fully cooked.
  • After chicken is done remove it from the broth and let cool.
  • Strain chicken broth, add canned broth and bring back to a boil.
  • Mix oil, flour and salt until crumbly, then add eggs and enough water until the dough is stiff enough to roll out.
  • Roll out thin, cut into strips, (I use a pizza cutter for this) and drop into BOILING broth immediately.
  • While dumplings are cooking, debone the chicken and add to dumplings just before dumplings are finished cooking.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.2, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 134.9, Sodium 1318.2, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.1, Protein 34.8

JUST LIKE GRANDMA'S CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 can white chicken meat (more if you like a lot of meat)
2 cans extra rich biscuits (save a few to bake as a side dish)
Flour

Steps:

  • In a pot bring water, bouillon cubes, and chicken meat to a boil.
  • Flatten biscuits, coat with flour and cut in quarters. Drop biscuit pieces into pot.
  • Cook until done (approx. 10 min) gradually adding flour until consistency of broth is to your liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

GRANDMA'S CREAMY CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 6h

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 family size cream of chicken soup
1 can milk
1 cup water
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 can carrots
2 cans chicken broth
2 packet s powered biscuits

Steps:

  • Put the chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, water, celery, carrots, and chicken broth in a crock-pot.
  • Cook on low, usually 4-6 hours, till the chicken falls apart.
  • About 30-minutes before you are ready to eat, prepare the biscuits as the package indicates. Spoon drop the biscuits in the soup let them cook for usually 30 min-1 hour. The dumplings will look soggy at first. Once they firm up and look like dumplings, they are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS, GRANDMA STYLE



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You can't get much more comfort food-y than this. No more mushy or yucky dumplings--these are wonderful. Very easy to make, and very delicious to eat!

Provided by ciao4293

Categories     Stew

Time 1h20m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 -4 lbs chicken pieces
1 small onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
3 1/2 cups water, divided
1 bay leaf
3 chicken bouillon cubes (or I prefer 3 tsp Better Than Bouillon soup base)
1 teaspoon salt
pepper
5 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2/3 cup milk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or large covered skillet.
  • Add the chicken and brown for 2 minutes on each side.
  • Stir in onion and celery, sauté for a few minutes, and add 3 cups of the water, bay leaf, bouillon, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, covered.
  • Then remove the chicken and add the carrots, cover and simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • While carrots are cooking, remove the chicken from the bones.
  • Whisk together the 1/3 cup of flour and the remaining 1/2 cup water until smooth.
  • Add flour/water mixture and chicken meat back to the pan, cover and continue to simmer.
  • For the dumplings: Combine flour, baking powder, salt and parsley in a large bowl.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the milk, egg and oil.
  • Stir quickly to make the batter.
  • For each dumpling, spoon a rounded tbsp of batter into the simmering broth.
  • Cover and simmer for another 13-15 minutes, but DO NOT STIR.
  • Ladle servings into big bowls and eat up!

Tips:

  • Use a large pot: This will give your chicken and dumplings plenty of room to cook without overcrowding.
  • Season your chicken well: This will help to ensure that your dumplings are flavorful.
  • Don't overmix the dumpling dough: Overmixing will make the dumplings tough.
  • Drop the dumplings into the boiling broth: This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Cook the dumplings until they are cooked through: This will take about 10-12 minutes.
  • Serve immediately: Chicken and dumplings are best served hot.

Conclusion:

Grandma Alma's chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food recipe that is sure to please the whole family. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a cold winter day. With a few simple tips, you can make this recipe your own and enjoy it for years to come.

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