Best 11 Hearty Chicken And Dumpling Stew Recipes

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In the realm of comfort food, few dishes can rival the warmth and satisfaction of a hearty chicken and dumpling stew. This classic dish, often associated with cold winter days and family gatherings, combines tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a flavorful broth to create a meal that nourishes both the body and the soul. With its simple ingredients and ease of preparation, this stew is a culinary journey that promises to transport you to a place of cozy contentment.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

HEARTY CHICKEN STEW WITH DUMPLINGS (COOKING FOR 2)



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♥ 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

2 cups frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower (from 1-lb bag)
1 cup cut-up cooked chicken breast
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon ketchup
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14.5 oz) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

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

CHICKEN STEW WITH DUMPLINGS



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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

1 (3 pound) rotisserie chicken
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
2 ribs celery, sliced thin
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¾ pound new potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
¾ cup milk, or more as needed
2 tablespoons dried dill

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

HEARTY CHICKEN STEW



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This is the most delicious and vibrant take on chicken soup, the get well classic, that I could come up with. Lots of hearty pieces of chicken meat, a sweet broth with lots of bright veggies. I add a touch of heat with hot sauce at the end to get a little sweat going to get all those evil sick bugs out. Make it ahead of time and just heat it up at my friend's house.

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 small onions, quartered
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 pounds chicken thighs, skin removed
Handful thyme sprigs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds red bliss potatoes, washed and quartered
2 handfuls green beans, trimmed
Hot pepper sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine onions, garlic, carrots, chicken and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Add cold water to cover. Bring to boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Skim and discard any scum that may come to the top.
  • Simmer until the meat of the chicken falls off the bone with almost no pressure from a fork, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove the chicken pieces to a plate. Use 2 forks to separate the meat from the bone. Add the meat back to pot.
  • Add the potatoes, cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Add green beans, cook until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, add hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste.

CHICKEN THIGH AND DUMPLING STEW



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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

3 tablespoons butter
2 pounds chicken thighs
8 slices bacon
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
½ teaspoon paprika
½ cup heavy cream
1 (26 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup water
1 (8.75 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
ground black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) can buttermilk biscuits

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

SAVORY CHICKEN STEW AND DUMPLINGS (COOKING FOR 2)



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♥ 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

1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth (from 32-oz box)
1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup cut-up cooked chicken breast
1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (2 medium)
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk

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

MOM'S HEARTY BEEF STEW WITH DUMPLINGS



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My mom's beef stew recipe that she's perfected over 25 years. Tender chunks of beef couple with hearty vegetables in a rich gravy for a soul-warming treat. And Oh! The dumplings!

Provided by ambikins

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 3h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
2 teaspoons steak seasoning (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning®), divided
2 stalks celery, each cut into 4 pieces
2 cups water, or to cover
4 (.85 ounce) packages dry brown gravy mix
4 cups water
1 small turnip, peeled and quartered
4 carrots, peeled and quartered
7 potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
¾ cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering, and place the onion and beef into the hot oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the steak seasoning, stir the meat and onions well, and sprinkle with 1 more teaspoon of seasoning. Add the celery, and cook and stir until the meat is browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour in 2 cups of water to just cover the meat, onion, and celery, bring to a boil, and stir and scrape the browned bits of flavor from the bottom of the pan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the beef is very tender, about 2 hours. Remove the meat and celery pieces from the pan, set the meat aside, and discard the celery.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the gravy mix with 4 cups of water. Add the mixture to the juices in the pot, bring to a boil, and stir the meat back into the gravy mixture. Stir in the turnip and carrots, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the potatoes, cover, and simmer an additional 20 minutes.
  • To make dumplings, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut the shortening into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture looks crumbly. Pour in the milk, and lightly stir the mixture just until it combines to form a dough.
  • Remove 2 cups of gravy from the pot, and reserve. Drop the dumplings by heaping tablespoon onto the meat and vegetables in the pot, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Do not peek until the time is up. Pour the reserved gravy back over the dumplings, stir lightly, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.6 calories, Carbohydrate 64.7 g, Cholesterol 62.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1261.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

CHICKEN STEW WITH CLASSIC DUMPLINGS



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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

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 medium stalks celery, coarsely chopped (2 cups)
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ self-rising flour
1/4 cup shortening
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth

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



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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

2-1/2 to 3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
5 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 pound new potatoes, quartered
3 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, cut into eighths
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
DUMPLINGS:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

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.

HEARTY CHICKEN STEW



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Found this hearty chicken stew recipe years ago in an AARP magazine article and have have made it many times for family and company, everyone always enjoys it as much as I do. Great for those cold winter nights

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Stew

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 slices bacon
1 chicken, cut up
1 lb white mushroom, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth (3 1/2 cups)
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 cup red wine
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 3/4-2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 (8 1/2 ounce) can lima beans, drained
6 ounces dry-weight pitted black olives, drained
1 (15 ounce) can white pearl onions, drained

Steps:

  • Fry bacon crisp, crumble and set aside.
  • Brown chicken in bacon fat, then set aside.
  • Add mushrooms and salt; sauté, stir for 3 minutes.
  • Add parsley, garlic; sauté about 2 minutes.
  • In a bowl blend together broth, tomato paste, wine and pepper.
  • Place mushroom mixture into large skillet with cover.
  • Add chicken, potatoes, carrots, lima beans, olives and onions.
  • Cover and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Turn chicken halfway through cooking.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.3, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 97.8, Sodium 1485.3, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 11.4, Protein 33.5

HEARTY CHICKEN STEW



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Stumbled upon this chicken stew through a little experimentation. It's hot, hearty, and simple. Try serving with biscuits or bread. Tasty stew for the wintertime.

Provided by phxamcook

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons salted butter
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, sliced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Brown chicken thighs in the hot oil, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken and add butter, allowing it to melt but not burn. Add carrots, celery, onion, and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are soft and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir flour into the mixture to make a roux with the butter. Allow to cook, stirring, until it darkens a little, 10 to 15 minutes. Slowly add chicken broth while continuing to stir. Add chicken, reduce heat, and let simmer until easily shredded, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot in a bowl or on a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 88.3 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 742.8 mg, Sugar 3 g

HEARTY CHICKEN STEW



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I found this recipe on the back of the Carnation milk can. I have a fussy family and this is a nice meal that everyone can enjoy.

Provided by Nancy in Montreal

Categories     Stew

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 lb boneless chicken breast, cubed (about 2-3 halves)
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 cups assorted chopped mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen, such as carrots, corn, green beans, peas)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (385 ml) can nestle carnation 2% evaporated milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan and butter in a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat; cook onion about 2mins or until softened.
  • Add chicken; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Add potatoes mixed vegetables and seasonings.
  • Cook for 10 minutes; stirring occasionally. Stir together evaporated milk and cornstarch in a bowl.
  • Stir into vegetable mixture, bring to a boil;stirring.
  • Reduce heat to med-low; cover and cook 10 minutes (or until vegetables are tender and sauce has thickened) stirring often.
  • Pour into 8-inch baking dish, sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture.
  • Broil 5 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.4, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 89, Sodium 988, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 30.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Use a whole chicken or chicken parts with bones for a richer flavor. If you prefer boneless, skinless chicken breasts, you can add them towards the end of cooking to prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your stew the best flavor and texture. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, you can use frozen vegetables, but be sure to thaw them before adding them to the stew.
  • Make sure your dumplings are cooked through: Drop the dumplings into the boiling stew and cook until they float to the top and are cooked through. This usually takes about 10-15 minutes.
  • Season to taste: Taste the stew before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs to taste.

Conclusion:

Chicken and dumpling stew is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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