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After a very long week, comfort food called to me, so I made this meal on a whim. Rotisserie chicken drastically cuts the prep time, so we don't have to wait long for dinner to be ready. —Jessica Rehs, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 576 calories, 24 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 189 mg cholesterol, 1,398 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 44 g protein.
Originally published as Chicken & Dumplings in Taste of Home October 2011, p19
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Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2012 by eilis-ryan
I've made this a few times now and it's always great - even with a few changes here and there. Some suggestions - if you want more liquid (or just less fat), I use 2 - 12oz cans of fat-free evaporated milk instead of the cream, and it still tastes great.Another option is instead of the dumplings, I make a 6oz box of long grain and wild rice separately - but use about half the flavor packet in the broth (instead of the recommended herbs) and half the packet for the rice. When I'm ready to serve, I mix the rice in and serve with a nice artisan bread.Yet a third option is if you get the BBQ rotisserie chicken - adds some geat flavor.As others have said, I've had to leave out the red pepper from the broth and the dumplings depending on the crowd I'm cooking for.And I agree - the cook/prep times take a while longer than what the recipe says.
I've made this a few times now and it's always great - even with a few changes here and there. Some suggestions - if you want more liquid (or just less fat), I use 2 - 12oz cans of fat-free evaporated milk instead of the cream, and it still tastes great.
Another option is instead of the dumplings, I make a 6oz box of long grain and wild rice separately - but use about half the flavor packet in the broth (instead of the recommended herbs) and half the packet for the rice. When I'm ready to serve, I mix the rice in and serve with a nice artisan bread.
Yet a third option is if you get the BBQ rotisserie chicken - adds some geat flavor.
As others have said, I've had to leave out the red pepper from the broth and the dumplings depending on the crowd I'm cooking for.
And I agree - the cook/prep times take a while longer than what the recipe says.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2012 by lisacourtney64
This recipe was a hit! There wasn't enough liquid when it was done so I will definitely double everything except the dumplings next time. The flavors blended together beautifully. The cayenne pepper gave the dish a nice kick, but the whole teaspoon may be too much for some people. Definitely a keeper recipe....can't wait to make it again!
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2012 by barbecue
The prep time should be listed as 45 minutes to an hour and you may need to add more broth. The dumplings were light and I added more chopped carrots for color. It isn't bland like most chicken and dumplings recipes and not as spicy as tortilla soup, so it makes a good recipe for feeding the whole family. If you have leftovers, microwaving the soup doesn't change the texture of the dumplings.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2011 by cbojo1
This is the most flavorful chicken and dumplings I have ever made...and I have tried A LOT! I loved the cayenne pepper in the biscuits. mmmm...mmmm...good!
Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2011 by MelissaJ75
Fantastic!! This is the first time I've made chicken & dumplings from scratch and they turned out perfectly with this recipe. My whole family loved them. I'm about to make them again just a week later.
Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2011 by hseago
I only had 4 cups of broth but used the same amount of everything else and it turned out very good, although I think I would add more veggies next time. I also accidentally left out the cream and it still was very good. My husband wanted me to make more the next day.
Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2011 by linzkooz
Definitely use low sodium broth, but this is delicious!!!
Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2011 by pmworley
This is a great recipe!! My husband, daughter and I all loved it!!! Will definitely be making it again. The prep and cook times are wrong, but is worth it!!!
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2011 by MargaretJoy
My husband and I and all of our guests loved this meal. I cooked my own chicken in the crock pot first and used the broth it made, instead of using a rotisserie chicken and store bough chicken broth. I've already made this twice and will definitely be making it again!
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2011 by cheezhed68
This is a great recipe. The cayenne gives the dumplings some kick!
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2011 by aulait
This should be stated as,"Italian Chicken&Dumplings".The flavours are Italian in spices,Flavourings.Leave the Bay leaves out.As well,the "Pepper flakes".Too spicy for the Little Ones.Garlic too,unless Family likes this Bulb.Cayenne&Chives are Sophisticated Palate Seasonings.May be Why Some want to make this recipe their own.Just as We will,by using "cheese cloth" to hold the herbs under broth for brief Time&remove.Too much Garlic,Folks.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2011 by mnccaleb
I thought this was great! I might make a little less dumplings next time, there wasn't quite enough liquid. Also, it was too spicy, and I didn't even add the cayenne pepper to the dumplings.And the cook time is definitely off.
I thought this was great! I might make a little less dumplings next time, there wasn't quite enough liquid. Also, it was too spicy, and I didn't even add the cayenne pepper to the dumplings.
And the cook time is definitely off.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2011 by ahall
I made this for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! The cayenne gave the dumplings a nice kick but to spicy for the kids. The cooking and prep time was off a bit but it was worth the wait.
Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2011 by rldubya
Taste is very good but prep & cook time is off about 30 minutes. Recipe did not thicken up like I expected.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2011 by Bakinfreekster
This is the best Chicken & Dumplings I have ever had!!! Yes this one is a keeper?
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2011 by smstillinger
Tasty dish, but the total cook time on the recipe is off. This is not a quick week night recipe.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2011 by DottieZee
Simply delicious the spices really make this supreme! Dot
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