How to Make Chicken and Dumplings (Simple Recipe)

Chicken and dumplings can be made in a simple preparation.

A simple but tasty chicken and dumplings recipe can warm up the coolest of fall and winter nights and bring everyone to the table. This preparation even allows you to make a lot in one day and freeze it. While this version calls for refrigerated biscuits to keep things easy, you can always substitute homemade dumplings if you wish. You can also add a bag of frozen vegetables to it if you like. This recipe serves four to six people.

Things You'll Need

• 2 lbs. chicken leg quarters
• 4 cans refrigerated homestyle biscuits
• Large cooking pot
• Flour
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Water

Instructions

1. Wash the leg quarters in the sink. Place them into large cooking pot and cover them with water. Season with pepper and garlic powder.

2. Turn the heat on high and bring the chicken and water to a boil. Let the chicken boil until the meat is easy to pull away from the bone. Remove the chicken from the water and place in a colander, reserving the water in the pot. Place the water back on the stove on medium heat.

3. Run cold water over the chicken while you remove the bones. Save a few pieces of the skin, just to add a little flavor to the chicken and dumplings. After all of the bones are removed, place the chicken pieces back in the water

4. In a small cup, make a mixture of flour and water into a paste. You can always add more if you would like a thicker soup. When it has a smooth consistency, pour the mixture into the water with the chicken.

5. Pour out a small amount of flour onto a dinner plate, then season with pepper. Flatten a refrigerated biscuit in your hand and roll in the flour. Pinch off small pieces and place into the water with the chicken. Continue until all biscuits are in. Cook the dumplings for another 15 to 20 minutes on medium heat, then serve hot.

References

• Food Network; Chicken and Dumplings; Paula Deen