Chicken and dumplings is a classic meal for a reason. It's hearty, nutritious, and delicious. What more could you want out of a recipe? Chicken and dumplings is often on the menu at diners, which is how you know it's truly an American classic.
This chicken and dumplings recipe is designed to be quick and easy. It isn't a labor of love, but sometimes that's okay. When it's Wednesday night and you're tired, you don't want something that requires a lot of effort. You just want to get dinner on the table so you can eat and relax.
By serving this dinner with a tossed salad, you'll provide your family with a nutritionally complete dinner. Many people end up nutrient-deficient, so safeguarding your family against that is important. This is especially true during the winter, when the flu and other diseases run rampant. Kids may not love the idea of a salad, but throw some yummy dressing on and they'll eat it.
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Quick and Easy Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and Dumplings Ingredients:
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup frozen peas and carrots (or thinly sliced celery instead of peas)
1 cup cooked chicken, cubed
1 can (10 ¾ ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup Bisquick baking mix
1/3 cup milk
Paprika
Chicken and Dumplings Directions:
1. Heat 1 ½ cups milk, the peas (or celery) and carrots, chicken and soup to boiling in 3-quart saucepan, stirring often.
2. Stir Bisquick mix and 1/3 cup milk until soft dough forms.
3. Drop dough by 8 spoonfuls onto chicken mixture (do not drop directly into liquid). Sprinkle with paprika.
4. Cook uncovered over low heat 10 minutes. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer.
5. Add pepper to taste. Serve with a tossed salad.