Easy and Delicious Chicken and Dumplings

It has been so darn cold, and hubby wanted comfort food, specifically chicken and dumplings. I have never made chicken and dumpling before, mainly because I didn't want to mess with the dumpling part. So, I took to the net trying to find an easier version and came across one from Pillsbury. It had very good reviews, so I decided to make it, and it is a winner ! For those of you stuck in cold weather like we are, and have a hankering for easy chicken and dumplings, give this a try. It is delicious.

1 carton (32 oz) reduced sodium chicken broth ( 4 cups )

3 C shredded cooked chicken ( about 1 1/2lbs)

1 can 10 3/4 oz condensed cream of chicken soup

1/4 tsp poultry seasoning

1 can (16.3 oz ) Pillsbury Grands Homestyle refrigerated biscuits. ( 8 biscuits )

2 cut up medium carrots

3 cut up celery

In a dutch oven, heat broth, chicken, soup and poultry seasoning to boiling over medium high heat. Cover, simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Increase heat to medium high and return to a low boil.

On a lightly floured surface pat or roll each biscuit into 1/8" thickness and cut into 1/2" wide strips.

Drop strips one at a time into boiling chicken mixture. Add carrots and celery and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent dumplings from sticking.

*** I made a double batch and had neighbors over. I used one carton of chicken broth and the broth from the chicken breasts that I boiled for the balance of the liquid. I used one can of the biscuits, because it looked like so much when you add it to the broth, especially when they are all floating on top, but although it was delicious, it could have used at least half of the other can of biscuits, if not all of it, depending on how you like yours. If I double the recipe again, I will use at least half of the second can of biscuits.

I have enjoyed many recipes from here that you all have been so kind to post and share.

Thank you !