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Chicken and Dumplings

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 40 min

Servings: 8

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Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort dish consisting of tender chicken pieces simmered with vegetables, and topped with soft, fluffy dumplings. This hearty meal is known for its rich flavor and satisfying texture.

INGREDIENTS

3 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, minced
2 carrots, minced
1 small can cream of chicken soup
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup water
Salt & pepper to taste

Chicken Coating:

½ cup Bisquick mix

Dumplings:

1½ cups Bisquick mix
½ cup milk
¼ teaspoon sage
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS

Preparing the Chicken

Coat chicken pieces in Bisquick mix until evenly covered
Heat oil in 12-inch Dutch oven over medium-high heat
Brown chicken on all sides 3–4 minutes per side, set aside

Preparing the Broth

Combine cream of chicken soup, onion, garlic powder, carrots, and water in a bowl
Return chicken to Dutch oven, pour broth mixture over chicken
Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through

Preparing and Cooking the Dumplings

Mix Bisquick, milk, sage, and Italian seasoning until a soft dough forms, do not overmix
Drop small pieces of dough evenly across the top of the simmering chicken, do not stir
Simmer uncovered 7–10 minutes until dumplings are cooked through

If Using Coals: Place 16 coals on the lid in a ring around the edge and 8 coals on the bottom in a checkerboard pattern.

Serve: Spoon chicken, broth, and dumplings into bowls and serve immediately while hot.

Doubling for Larger Groups: Use a second 12-inch Dutch oven and repeat the full recipe. Both ovens can cook simultaneously over separate heat sources.

Side Salad Suggestion: A simple green salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and your choice of dressing pairs well and helps round out the meal for larger groups.