Shortcut Chicken and Dumplings - Mama's Old Fashioned Southern Comfort Food Recipes

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food recipe? Look no further than "Shortcut Chicken and Dumplings"! This traditional southern dish has been perfected over generations and our recipe uses time-saving techniques to create a tasty and convenient meal. Whether you're cooking for your family or looking to impress guests, this recipe will surely be a crowd-pleaser. So why wait? Treat your taste buds to the savory goodness of "Shortcut Chicken and Dumplings" today!
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(Vol. 1 Cookbook Recipe)
CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS INGREDIENTS:
BOIL A YOUNG FRYER CHICKEN
1 1/2 TSP. SALT
1/2 TSP. PEPPER
1 CHICKEN BOUILLON KNORR OR 1 TBSP. GRANULES
2 STALKS OF CELERY
1 ONION CHOPPED
MAKE 2 BATCHES OF DUMPLINGS :
DUMPLING INGREDIENTS:
2 CUPS SELF-RISING FLOUR
3 TBSP. COLD SALTED BUTTER (IN THIN PIECES) OR 1/8 CUP VEGETABLE SHORTENING
2/3 CUPS MILK (SOME USE BROTH BUT MAKES IT A NOODLE TYPE OF DUMPLING)
ADD TO BROTH:
2-10.5 OZ CANS OF CREAM OF CHICKEN
1 TSP. SALT
1/2 TSP. PEPPER
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[@DVD927]

If you keep that marble rolling pin in the fridge, it will be a dream for anything sticky like biscuits

[@belindadunne4312]

"Just put a stick of butter in it, and it's gonna be good." 😊 Wise words we can all live by. 💕

[@bonniebickett4520]

Butter makes everything better! Put a pat or 2 on your spaghetti!

[@thegoodfight426]

What a delightful woman! Is it wrong for me to wish our good Lord will come back for us quickly so that we can be with all our amazing brothers and sisters in Christ?!!! I am ready to celebrate with all my eternal family!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@srvrose]

I'm in agreement so no it's not wrong.

[@thegoodfight426]

@@srvrose Lol! 😄

[@shelw.9565]

Yes, I love her too! God bless

[@TrumpetReady]

I am eagerly awaiting our LORD and Savior. Blessing to you! 🙏🏻✝️

[@LandSkull]

Od isn’t wrong and your blessed too for thinking that

[@donate1sttt]

Thank God for you to make Cooking, baking much easier.

[@bwcasas]

When I make dumplings I use Bisquick. They come out real good. Just another option.

[@leahacarter7913]

I look forward to watching you and your hubby! I love your recipes. Please don’t ever change. I especially love your closing “ Like mama used to!” Not everyone was blessed with a special mom like yours, it makes me feel good just watching you. Lots of Love!

[@christinewilliams5713]

My Southern grandmother always had some boiled potato chunks ready to add to Chicken and Dumplings... that way, if somehow there ended up being not enough dumplings, there was an extra starch to throw in and soak up the delicious broth. She also added a little bit of shredded carrot (but I like it better without the carrot). And yes, after age 65 she too used canned biscuits to make the dumplings!

[@talos2373]

Did you know that potatoes can be added to absorb salt if you've over salted?

[@catherineharris27]

Mine too! Grandparents are the Greatest

[@slippersmomma]

We always had cornbread too. I loved to crumble to cornbread in the pot likker.

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[@moondancer6488]

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[@diabliita]

I'm pregnant and have such a huge craving for chicken and dumplings so I went out and bought all the stuff to make them!! I chose this recipe specifically because of how thick your accent is 😉 I have faith this is gonna be the best chicken and dumplings I've ever had!

[@4eversunnyst.petersburg244]

My Mama taught me how to make chicken and dumplings with homemade dumplings. Now seeing how you make canned biscuits, it’s as much work or more than homemade.

[@terebrown2892]

Another shortcut for the dumplin's. I learned this from the guys going deer hunting. Flour tortillas! If they happen to bag a squirrel or 2, they boil em up with some seasonings and tear up some flour tortillas in there. I've tried it with some leftover homemade chicken and broth and they weren't too bad. They didn't even know till I told them they were "wannabe" dumplin's. There is a learning curve here. Boil them too long and they fall apart, not long enough... Well they're tough, chewy. Thanks for the canned biscuits idea, that looks great! Thanks for taking the time to share this with us.

[@donate1sttt]

That red pot is wonderful. I can't imagine getting that for a gift. Bless the person 🙏

[@pamela2211]

I just ate but could still eat those chicken-n-dumplings! Looks delish!!!!!!😋

[@yalandabray489]

U R My New Best Friend, I made them today n they r all that, thank u 🙏 Yandy. ❤❤❤

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Wonderful!

[@debbieschultz106]

I tried this and I'm a caterer restaurant owner for 40 yrs..it was OK if you're not a picky eater I prefer real homemade dumplings but I just love this woman she's so genuine and her recipes are wonderful.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Yes the real ones are so much better

[@sandralehigh8821]

You can thicken with instant potatoes.

[@sandralehigh8821]

If you use the frozen biscuits it’s better

[@stephaniecrow7387]

My Granny started using canned biscuits in her last few years too Tammy. They were made with love, and I loved her for that. Your frames on your glasses are beautiful on your face. Blessings Tammy❤️

[@woodworkinggirl5525]

love it. we use cream of chicken and cream of celery, use a rotisserie chicken, canned biscuits, chicken broth, and half and half. yummy 😋 love like mama did❤️

[@EstherMitchell]

Looks delicious 😋 😍 👌

[@sharibasse6130]

Looks delicious! My momma always made chicken with dumplings just like this until, like you, I lost her to alzheimers 6 years ago. She raised me and my 2 baby brothers as a single mother. Everything we ate was homemade. Thank you for teaching me and raising me right momma 🙏

[@Neurospicy-4]

I just love you. My granny when she was teaching me how to cook always said don't be lazy. Recipes are made a certain way and handed down because they are good and right. I sure miss her. When my granny got older she used biscuits too. Thank you for sharing this. Memories are wonderful

[@alanmorris7669]

My dad was the cook in our home and he would always put one or two bay leaves in the pot when making Chicken & Dumplings. M'm! M'm! Good!

[@cendresaphoenix1974]

I boiled chicken in butter and used this method including the cream chicken and just... WOW! I'm feeling like a dumpling now 😊

[@lysandrafrench1899]

Thanks!

[@jamessawyer4971]

I'll tell you Tammy the years caught up with me and just slapped the dickens out of me. I don't make chicken and dumplins much these day's and when I do I always use canned southern style biscuits. My back keeps me from standing very long so I have to. Actually my biscuits were terrible so I just quit. I cut the canned ones in 4 pieces each. I only cook for me and my dog these days and she don't care how I make em. Good ol Lucy. I don't think anyone could come close to cooking like you. The glasses look great on you too. Peace and love to you and your family.

[@paulamcclellan8436]

Best Chickin & dumplins I ever had were made w. Lard. Older lady from my church about 35 yrs ago. I'm 70 now. She had to be about 70 then. She & her husband grew food & raised Chickin's. They are in heaven & I miss that sweet old couple. Learned a lot about the Lord from them .Can't wait to see them again soon!!

[@Shannon-eg1vy]

I made this tonight. I followed your instructions except for the corn starch and milk. They were good, but I had forgotten about what you had said about salt and maybe should have added less. They were not too salty to enjoy but more salty than I am used to. Thanks for the recipe it was my first time trying to make this. I also have completely changed the way I make Mac and cheese. I now use your recipe with the cheese gravy.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

You will get it just right with a little experience

[@lisaroberts7742]

Thank you for the easy recipe Tammy. Love ya!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@claudiagathercole6694]

I am so glad I saw this today. I only have a can of croissants but I'm going to roll them out and cut them just as a trial. I don't feel like driving 10 miles to closest store today. Thanks for this glorious recipe.

[@kellywalker4953]

I like mine thick like gravy also😊 thank you for the recipe

[@annesaunders5695]

This was the first thing my Granny taught me to cook Great memories.

[@tammylargent8543]

Hey words on the wall are so cute. Cooking like mama did.

[@tentman4fun]

Just got off work was thinking about fixing some chicken and dumplings looked it up on the KZbin you come up and I started cooking them as you started cooking yours on KZbin I'm making the exact same thing you was talking about chicken and dumplings canned biscuits

[@GrammaPatriot]

I used to watch my mom make this when I was young. I make them on occasion…family loves them!

[@catherinecrew1739]

I love this show,your accent is awesome.🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸

[@vickygraf141]

love you too I like shortcuts in the kitchen I'm older than disabled in a wheelchair so shortcuts are my life God bless you and take care

[@gailzamora2237]

Hi Tammy I had tried a lot of your recipes through the two years I've been online with you and I never thought I always use cannabiscuits every time I make my dumplings but I never thought to put a can of cream of chicken thank you for the tip and thank you for sharing one of your fans may God bless you and your husband

[@miriambryant6975]

Grace + nothing on a cross hanging on your kitchen wall ... what a beautiful way to share your cooking and your faith of Paul's Gospel. Thank you!

[@victoriagreyh1463]

Hello, I'm new to your channel and love the cooking. Personally, I make the dumplings myself (homemade) and I scoop a round tablespoon full of dough into the pot and let them cook open air for about 10 minutes or so, then add the lid. I do boil my own chicken and add salt and pepper and chicken broth. At times I'll add vegetables and at times not. Anyway, I love the big round dumplings- chewy and hearty... thanks Chris for the camera work and thanks both for the show.

[@carrijohnson627]

Thank you for the recipe ☺️

[@donnabradshaw5200]

I like your biscuits idea. When I was first married 50 years ago, my landlady told me to use Jiffy Mix rolled biscuit recipe. So after the long process of cooking the chicken, I'd roll out the dough really thin. And drop in the dumplings. Your biscuits in the can are a LOT easier.

[@jackiecrider8929]

I put my chicken in crock pot overnight on low perfect the next morning! Love allyour recipes God bless you!

[@ceceb1083]

Made these tonight. I've tried 5 times to make dumplings and they never turn out. These did and they were soo good. I'm watching more videos later tonight.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Glad you like them!

[@gabbyofmilton]

I ate these once at an office party, never again. I watch you all the time and wish you well.

[@arianemariano3807]

I made this recipe for dinner tonight. It was absolutely delicious & so easy! Thank you so much! 🙏🏼🤗

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Wonderful!

[@pvjohnson52]

I love chicken and dumplings

[@Grandma7T7]

It's so sweet I can tell that your husband loves you and is proud of you, as he should be! Blessings! And I love your glasses!

[@lovetina2010]

MILK IN COBBLER IS AN OLD SOUTHERN WAY OF COOKING. MY GRANDMA DID THAT TOO.

[@natashafisher9534]

My daughter and I ❤️ love watching you!!

[@NannyDeb]

Tried this and Everyone loved it! My husband said it taste like home... ( Alabama ). Ive never made dumplings in my life and frankly I only had them once when I was a child in visiting family in the south. Anyhow the family loved them. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

So glad!

[@ericpearson881]

I'm sure you're a wonderful cook, and you make some delicious dishes, but no matter how you slice it, canned biscuits taste like canned biscuits. I get the idea of using shortcuts. Sometimes you're in a hurry and you don't have time to make homemade dumplings. So, rather than using those canned things, try using frozen biscuits. They're real biscuits, just like grandma used to make. You still get the advantage of a shortcut, and your dumplings will taste like homemade. I love chicken and dumplings, and I've tried both shortcuts. Believe me, frozen biscuits are so much better than canned. Happy cooking!

[@terrysipes4880]

@ericpearson881 ...... agree with you I can't call can biscuits dumplings.. they are not the same

[@jeffpage3812]

Yes but rolled out dumplings are awful

[@cherylchandler-whitcomb3232]

Ohhhh, I made blackberry dumplings this week with can biscuits, coated them with flour to thicken. Soooo good!!

[@eyeonhim3338]

I loooooove this lady. God bless her in the precious name of Jesus!

[@robertawestbrooks9531]

🎉thanks for your great recipe

[@TrumpetReady]

Hey Tammy and Chris, I make mine the same way, except I add some half and half to mix up with the cream of chicken. Looks Yummy Tammy! Blessing to you and Chris. 🙏🏻✝️

[@lizdunson5551]

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[@deborahwright9633]

My chicken and noodles are really good . Homemade is best.

[@bethjohnson8234]

Going to cook this…looks good

[@LaRochePosayStyist]

Looks good. There's nothing like good ole' country cooking.

[@aliceramey3238]

I made this for supper. Grandkids loved it! Thanks for the video and recipe.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Wonderful!

[@sheilad83]

I too am a chicken dumplings cheater! I boil fresh chicken and I use grands homestyle, also I roll them out. I do it exactly the way you do! I eat sweet peas with mine! Great content! New subscribe here from Alabama! ❤️🙏🏼🇺🇸🗽❤️

[@lifeissweet9826]

Sounds good. My mom would serve lima beans.

[@patriciamorrison5372]

Looks So Scrumptious 😊

[@randrusick]

I just made these with 2 cans of biscuits & wow they are super good. It made a huge pot too.

[@johnmiller2278]

I also do pinch dumplings. I love the way you rolled them out Your dumplings look better.

[@melindaunknown6411]

Yep, I right away click on the like button! No need to watch the whole video cause I know it’s gonna be goooood!

[@tammyrexroad8020]

This is going to be a fun new easy way to do dumplings. Can’t wait for it to get cold her in Florida.

[@lilbutterball14]

Chicken & Dumplings was the last meal that my mom and I cooked together b4 she passed away in 2006. ❤ I really enjoyed this video and my Mom would have LOVED the shortcut! LB

[@susanryman9948]

I’ve made homemade dumplings and the 4 pack of cheap biscuits. Homemade is good bit really prefer the canned biscuits. No “butter flavored”’just the biscuit. I also prefer flat so I gently mash raw against the side of the pot so they will be just perfect. So good!!!

[@debbienorthcutt102]

I make my dumplings with Bisquick and drop them in. They're so good! This is my favorite meal!

[@harleyanne3720]

Can’t wait to try it. Your hair is gorgeous.

[@darleneprice3492]

I've used can biscuit for over 20 years.never failed me yet.

[@debbiegoins4257]

Gosh Tammy your hair on the video looks so amazing! You were blessed with beautiful thick hair.

[@lisarussell111]

LOVE THE DUMPLINGS!!

[@cindybriggs2725]

You popped up in my feed and the minute I heard your voice my husband and I subbed

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Awesome!

[@henrycooks1883]

I bet your home made dumplings are to die for, good easy alternative. You really give great instructions, another good way to thicken is 1 part softened butter to one part flour mixed together well, whisked into pot, I use this on stews and corn chowder, ( does not add extra liquid is the benefit) good alternative for some one who may not have cornstarch.

[@shirleyjensen417]

Red is my favorite color!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@tonimcdaniel7758]

I love my dumplings like that, but I usually make them from scratch. I have never rolled out the biscuits. I will try your way next time. You're the best teaching cook ever!!

[@robinfrady5257]

I don't use so much liquid when making a cornstarch slurry but I use it often for a thickener. I also like a bit of shredded carrots in my chicken and dumplings for color and sweetness🥰

[@positivemanifestations3247]

Hello, I'm excited about this video. I'm getting ready to watch. TY

[@sherriepectol9324]

I just love you guys, even though I'm not a chicken and dumpling fan it's always a pleasure to watch you!!! You just make me smile😁

[@bridgetmarden7224]

I just love you guys and all of your videos, I look forward to every one and binge watch your older ones often. Thank you both and God bless you and your loved ones

[@HippyMiMi]

I'm gonna try this! I'm in my 60s and still haven't mastered dumpings homemade. Thanks for the tip to use canned biscuits. I may finally succeed.

[@debbiealtman4572]

I watch all of your videos regardless of what I like or don’t like. Love chicken and dumplings.🤗❤️

[@pamalawyerick2004]

I've always had compliments on my CKN & Dumplings and I always put (1) can cream of chicken but I also put (1) can of cream of celery. I usually make a full 5qt. Pot full! Lots of leftovers! I also use the (4) pack of cheap biscuits and spruce them up

[@judithlawhead9269]

I use Mrs B’s dumplings Tammy. I’ve used biscuits before and I just pinched off pieces of the biscuits. I don’t eat them myself because I’m diabetic but I used to cook them for my son and his friends. Your recipes are AMAZING. I love to watch your posts.

[@rosemiller7245]

I LOVE CHICKEN and DUMPLINS ANY DAY OF THE YEAR.YUMM. YUMMMM

[@joykennedyhughes6269]

Wonderful! Thanks. I’m gonna try your recipe soon. 🙏

[@evaz6177]

Easy and tasty recipe, thank you

[@lisasuewarren6204]

Thank you for sharing this recipe because I'm making them for Christmas this year and this looks so good. This would be good anytime!!

[@AMYBIERHAUS]

My sister makes this recipe, but she just cuts her biscuits into quarters, using 2 cans. Her dumplings come out big and fluffy! (though yours look delicious too!) Thank you for your delightful videos; love them! 😍

[@rosemariemassey7480]

I actually do the same thing. When the children were young, i add peas and carrots so they can have their veggies😊

[@user-kw1cz3tt7l]

Mmmm sounds good can’t wait to try.. .. I really like her accent too😀

[@bonnie5601]

Can’t wait to try this! Thank you!

[@myrnaparjani1910]

Nothing better than a true southern cook. Love this, never could make a dumpling so now will doing the canned ones. Thank you so much.

[@christinascleaning]

man i sure do miss my nanny's dumplins, she made em with just whity lily self rising flour and milk/water and then spooned off balls into the liquid from her dark meat chicken. Then we'd pour em over her delicious chicken dressin :) yumm God Bless Y'all (ellijay Ga)

[@Cc0564]

Wow 👀 looks so good 👍👍👍👍👌👌👌😋😋😋I’m definitely trying this

[@ericmccann21]

I love that hair style! Gorgeous

[@stonecrestquilt]

Thank you. I don’t like to cook but I’m giving this recipe a go!

[@crystaleastman1414]

An old aunt always made the best dumplings, and finally I asked for her recipe. Well, here it is, she used canned biscuits! Now thats the only way I make them and everyone loves them.

[@HazelGarrison-tg8om]

I am going to try these. They look delicious. Also, I love your apron. It's cute, and l love the pockets. ❤

[@richb1003]

Hey Tammy, so happy you like and are enjoying the cast iron enameled Dutch oven Mike and I sent! Have you ever tried refrigerated pie dough for dumplings? I was reading a recipe and it said you could use it….Thanks!

[@CollardValleyCooks]

We love it thank you! I haven't tried the pie dough but I am sure it would be good.

[@richb1003]

Made chicken and dumplings with canned buttermilk biscuits and they were delish!

[@aletamoore1]

Years ago, all I had were crescent rolls. I pinched those up and dropped them in my thickened, seasoned chicken and broth and what a surprise - they were excellent. I still do that to this day. Just a thought.

[@tangiepm]

I love the way you won’t give recommendations unless you like the glasses. Eye buy direct is the bomb

[@cherylflege4509]

Made these last night. My grandson absolutely loved them! Nice shortcut