Chicken and Dumplings

Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee

Show: Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra LeeEpisode: Comfort Food 2

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (223)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(223)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

1 whole store-bought roast chicken (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 container (7 ounces) chopped onions
6 cans (14 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 container (14 ounces) pre-cut carrot sticks, chopped
1 container (14 ounces) pre-cut celery sticks, chopped
1 roll (16.3 ounces) golden buttermilk biscuit dough
1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed chicken gravy

Directions

Remove skin from chicken and shred meat into large pieces. Set aside.

In a small frying pan, add vegetable oil and heat over medium heat. When oil is hot, add chopped onions and saute until soft.

In a large pot or Dutch oven, add broth, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, carrots, celery, and sauteed onions. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer for about 10 minutes to soften vegetables, and then add shredded chicken. Continue to simmer while making dumplings.

While stew is simmering, prepare dumplings. Open can and remove biscuits. On a lightly floured surface, roll each biscuit to 1/4-inch thick. With a knife, cut each biscuit into 4 pie-pieces. Set aside.

Skim surface for any scum that has risen to top. Stir in chicken gravy.

With the stew still simmering over low heat, stir in dumplings a few at a time. Once all dumplings are in to pot, cover with a tight fitting lid and cook for 10 minutes.

Ladle into bowls and serve piping hot.

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Jessica Gloucester, VA 02-04-2010
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Comfort Food that you don't feel guilty eating and VERY easy to make!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have never done very well with dumplings but after trying this recipe at a neighbor's house I had to attempt it on my own. ... It is more soup based with a light broth, which I prefer, budget friendly, perfect amount for a just one as long as you love leftovers, and DELICIOUS! The colors are great and make the soup more appetizing than other recipes I've seen. Also, I used Better Than Bouillion Chicken Base for half of the chicken broth that the recipe called for and it is much cheaper and just as good! I cut up the vegetables myself, as it is also much cheaper but I did buy roasted chicken and wouldn't do it any other way. Usually I buy a whole chicken and make my own stock but this was sooooooo much easier and I think better! Read more
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anne lincoln park, MI 01-29-2010
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needs adjustments
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

this was more like "chicken and dumpling soup". had a good flavor but i will use 1/2 of the broth next time, which would mean... 1/2 of the seasonings too and like others, cream of chicken soup instead of gravy. i will also cut the biscuits in 6 or 8 as they were too big. Read more
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null null, null 01-26-2010
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Chicken & dumplings
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have never made this before and I used your recipe, I did triple it because I thought I may need more than this recipe... called for. I used 1 chicken from the grocery store deli and then 4 fresh beasts boiled with broth and veggies. I also simmered the biscuits at the end for a good hour and I have to say this turned out Great!! We had alot of leftovers for lunches today and my husband called and the Commanding Officer tried it after smelling it and now wants me to make this dish for their potluck on Feb. 12th.. No one has to know its Semi homemade therefore I love it!!!Read more
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LAUREN CHESAPEAKE, VA 01-26-2010
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Great recipe!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I experimented on my in-laws for dinner with this recipe & they loved it! I didn't buy precut veggies because it's cheaper &... seemed easy enough to cut them up myself. I used 1 large onion & chopped up a handful of baby carrots & 3 stalks of celery. I accidentally added the chicken gravy early with the broth & other ingredients, but it turned out fine. This will definitely be a regular in my house.Read more
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Anthony Los Angeles, CA 01-07-2010
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Wow!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Not sure if this needs another review, but I loved it. I did take advice and used only a 32 oz box of stock. As it sat, the... dumplings did soak up a lot of the liquid, so my leftovers won't have much juice. But the initial bowl was great and I'm sure I'll love my super thick leftovers!Read more
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Jo Wood Dale, IL 12-30-2009
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This is a great and easy Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this several times and really enjoy it. It is easy and very warming on a cold winter day. I do have a... suggestion or two. saute the onions and any other veg you choose in the dutch oven to save a frying pay to clean. It is also very good if you add some parmisan cheese when it is done to add additional flavor. Read more