Instant Pot Best Chicken & Dumplings

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Without a doubt, the most requested recipe I had coming my way was Chicken & Dumplings. And seeing as I live with a Southerner who loves his Southern food, it's shocking it took this long to do it.
Now this Southern staple is something that always confused this Yankee by name. When I hear the word "dumpling" I think of Chinese dumplings filled with meat (and it makes my tummy sing). I am the self-proclaimed dumpling king and can eat them every single day.
But SOUTHERN-style dumplings are more on a spectrum. Some are fluffy like matzo balls but the most common is a ribbon-like thick noodle that practically melts in your mouth - like a creamy, Southern-style Chicken Noodle Soup. And that is the exact type of Chicken & Dumplings I wanted to make.
It took me a few attempts to work out the proper consistency for the dumplings, but a few bags of flour and a bunch of butter later, I can officially say I that I've created a version of this classic dish to make Scarlett O'Hara forget her manners and lick her bowl clean and NEVER go hungry again!
Folks, prepare yourselves for one of the greatest and best experiences of your culinary lives with this one. And it's SO easy to make right in your Instant Pot too!
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[@ADubz-kn9nk]

I just made this recipe tonight and felt the need, no URGE, to write a review. My husband has not stopped raving about how delicious this turned out and how flavourful the broth is. He is hard to please when it comes to soups/stews as they "aren't his thing" but he told me this is one of the BEST soups he's ever had! Thanks Jeffrey, we'll be making this for many years to come.

[@PressureLuck]

This is simply perfect. So glad it was a hit!

[@jeepliz]

Thanks

[@ginadavis6523]

I'm from the south and got bored with my chick and dumps. So I tried your recipe....Omg! Brought back so many memories as a little girl! This is a staple in my diner in northern Michigan and I can't make enough of it for my customers! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us!

[@cpames55]

I am a Southern woman and you nailed it you have my mouth watering now! I’ve also found folks don’t BOO me before you try it, you can use floured tortillas cut them just like the dumplings follow the cooking recipe. Cook until it’s white like a dumpling and if you don’t tell anyone they will never know you cheated. God bless, Connie

[@lilybee_]

My sister taught me this. You're right, no one would know. I also like to use grands butter biscuits. Roll them thin and cut in squares. They don't taste like biscuits at all.

[@youmakemehappy7]

@@lilybee_ thanks for the tip!

[@traceybanks3525]

It may be good.. but.. it's not the true southern way from our grandmother's

[@4ll1d0155m0k3w33d]

hellllllll naw lol

[@kimberlya9591]

Awesome!! Thank you!!

[@tx_she_warrior512]

I am a southern girl and this has been my go to dumpling recipe for more than a year. In fact, I never had chicken & dumplings until making them using this recipe. I know, what a travesty and I should almost have my southern girl card revoked! 😆 My family LOVES this dish!

[@estiiim]

Lol! Fellow southern girl here: these dumplings taste like my grandparents made them! I am in love

[@PressureLuck]

It’s hilarious. Truly. I state in the video right up front there are so many variations of Chicken & Dumplings. To those who say these aren’t dumplings, you just haven’t had this style yet and need to expand your culinary minds a bit. This style is enormously popular in many Southern regions and I know this being with an Alabamian. Calm down, take a deep breath and try it because you have no idea what you’re missing. It’s like a butter ribbon in your mouth. I’ll simply have matzo balls if I want them fluffy style. This is simply my version of this classic dish and I am so proud to share it with you 😘

[@TJ_Mc]

You did good, Jeff. I'm from Texas, and your version is totally different than my mom's. Unfortunately, her recipe died with her. I'm going to give yours a shot. I married a New York girl, and this looks like a good compromise. Thanks for everything you do!

[@hopenoneya8161]

I'm in KY and you will find both types here. I like both as well, although I've never used garlic in mine that might be a northern thing.

[@Cindyluzoo]

To each his own. My mom always made dumplings with Bisquick. They were fluffy and light. My mother in law made them as you have shown. They were one of our favorite dishes, we called them "sinkers"

[@JeannetteShoreland]

These flat dumplings are seen on menus in the southeastern US. Sometimes prepared as seen in Jeff 's video but may also have a hint of poultry seasoning added.

[@pathodge7922]

@@Cindyluzoo ...yep..my family called em sliders..lol

[@thekids7964]

Omg so I'm a mom of 3 who was just gifted an Instant Pot and let me tell yall, after trying this recipe, I feel like a whole ass chef! My family's from the Panhandle and parts of Georgia ~ my dad is passionate about southern cooking. Unfortunately I did not inherit that same zeal, but being a mom now I do want my kids to grow up eating real food. Anyway, so I tried this recipe and WOW. It tastes even better than what I grew up with!! Bursting with flavor, it's the perfect comfort food and was pretty easy to follow!

[@PressureLuck]

Best comment ever.

[@babsphillips8583]

Really? "Whole ass chef?" So your excuse for using this unnecessary language is that you're from the Panhandle and parts of Georgia. Well, that explains it all.

[@rickmanz1300]

@@babsphillips8583 pucker up and kiss her ass cause she don't talk like you all.......

[@thekids7964]

Babs Phillips....Are you having a bad life?

[@SteelPhoenyx]

Have you tried any of Jeffrey's other recipes yet? It's not a Southern recipe, but the Hot and Sour Soup is also amazing! One of my favorites.

[@shirleyrawlinson5278]

My dear husband, who was born and raised in the South taught me how to make these dumplings, and this is exactly the way his mother and grandmother made them, I think dumplings vary not only by region, but also by culture and the immediate area in which you live, and by the latter, I think they probably also vary in the South, too. As for myself, my family has been in the Northwest, and my Mom always made the fluffy, drop-by-the-spoonful-kind and I was not fond of them. But, when my husband made them this way, wow, I was hooked! Your recipe for the broth looks wonderful, and I can hardly wait to try it - have never used cream before, but what a wonderful added ingredient! Thanks so much for the recipe! (Your videos convinced me I needed an Instant Pot!). Thanks for all you do! Shirl R

[@genevievedarrett3163]

Amen every one proably has had a diffrent version of dumplings .I am from the Southern area and my mom made her dumplings this way . I do not like the big dropped dumplings .but thats me .give me the flat any day .

[@patriciabajcer8930]

Shirley Rawlinson you have hit the nail on the head. In the Bob Evans Restaurants-one of which was located within 2 miles of me in Ohio. . .their chicken and Dumplings tasted really similar to these. . .my Hungarian and Slovak friends would have looked at me askance for calling those dumplings the same as the authentic Southeastern European Dumpling. It’s all in what your environment presents you with and the food that is indigenous to your area. Most cultures have some water/flour mixture that is central to their food be it tortillas, pastas, noodles, or dumplings.

[@jmusic45]

My mother was from the south, and made dumplings exactly how he did, no egg, or tear it in piece. she just rolled it out like a pie crust, cut the strips with a knife, then little squares. I watched her at least once a month make this in the 60s. The only difference is she didn't do heavy cream which I don't think I would add myself, but everything else is the same. I never liked the drop by the "drop by the spoon" kind either, though I never had it either.

[@danieltintinger1224]

@@jmusic45 you should try the drop by spoon as that is what I grew with. I have tried the noodle style and I do not care for them. Just saying.

[@HellzJezebelle]

Ok but how do you makes the drop dumplings, cuz that’s what I grew up with, but my biomom used bisquik🙄 I’m sure these dumplings taste fine, but they look like egg noodles, aka not dumplings to this California girl.

[@marstondavis]

My mom used to make chicken and dumplings on cold rainy days. My father would melt when he ate them. Fond memories around the dinner table. Thanks, mom.

[@aprildawson3316]

I've made a version of this recipe about 5 times in the last two months. A few things I did differently just for convenience sake, was I used my home canned chicken and I used salt, pepper, sage, thyme and savory for my spices. This is just an amazing recipe. The dumplings are to die for. Great flavor and texture. Even my 5 and 10 year old kids absolutely love it.

[@sl3966]

I made this and it was delicious. I browned the skin first and used a bone broth for some added depth and umami. Cooked the veggies in the schmaltz left in the pot and deglaze with the broth, it really helped make a more complex flavor. Thanks for all the recipes!

[@lloydeh9430]

OMG!!! After dreaming about this dish for a couple of weeks, I finally got my act together and conjured up a pot! Needless to say, this recipe is THE BOMB!!! So good! Never had 'noodle' dumplings before, but these are far superior to the traditional drop type dumpling! Thank you, Jeffrey - this is def a keeper for us!!!

[@laurensmith5733]

I’m from the south. And I’ve made this recipe twice. It’s the best chicken and dumplings I have ever had. My grand mother used to make them and these are as good or better…they are great!!!!

[@angiebeaty9621]

Jeff, I purchased an "Instant Pot," on the 14th of Feb. this year. I became interested when by chance I started watching some Instant pot videos. Then I happened on your channel. I can't begin to thank you for your wonderful, flavorful recipes. I've been making one, almost everyday, and my husband loves them. I'm very happy for your success and most of all you do the thing you love while helping people like me, who are learning.God Bless and keep those recipes coming. And hubby says thanx too!

[@bobbyollar9805]

My Mom is from Arkansas and now living with us in Oregon. She had always made the big, fat dumplings, which were always heavy and doughy (she wasn't the best of cooks). When I made this for her she stated that she wished she knew about this style of dumpling a LONG time ago. She is in love with the dish all over again. Thanks!

[@estiiim]

I'm shocked she didn't know about it! I live in Arkansas and this is how my grandparents made dumplings. It's great ❤️

[@matthewreed1025]

So I made this this past weekend and I have a couple of notes. First off this was not planned, I figured I had most of the ingredients and could "wing it" with the rest. I had a package of boneless, skinless chicken tenders and 4 frozen chicken thighs with skin. Because of the frozen thighs I increased the cooking time by 5 minutes and let it naturally release for an additional 10 minutes. This worked great, the chicken was perfect. Turned out I didn't have any onions so I used 1 tablespoon of onion powder instead, I put this in the saute mode with the carrots and celery and garlic and it worked fine. Otherwise I followed this recipe as closely as I could and you know what....absolutely the best chicken and dumplings I've ever had. Not even a contest. A few things, if you love sage then this recipe is fine, if not you may want to cut the sage in half, its pretty strong. The dumplings are nice, not chewy but soft, tender, and contrary to the video I could definitely taste the flour, it wasn't a terrible thing, I'm just letting you know. Things I could see adding to this, mushrooms, peas, a bit of cayenne pepper, maybe even a few more dumplings. Overall this recipe is great and versatile and easy!

[@richmle]

❤️ Chicken & Dumplings is literally my choice for my last meal! C&D, mashed potatoes, salad with Italian Dressing, green beans and yeast rolls. Oh my.

[@bensk30]

So many varieties. I use buttermilk for the dumplings and mix it a little wet, with a fork, then drop in by the spoon full. You should try it that way, makes it multi-textured dumplings, firm on the inside soft on the outside.... MMmmmm.... Think I decided what's for dinner ;)

[@debbiedudley504]

This is they way we make dumplings in North Carolina and they're called "slick" dumplings. Or we can buy Anne's Dumplings, which is a product found in the frozen food section of our grocery store. When we were kids, we'd collect a bunch of blackberries and my mom would boil them until they were thick and then add slick dumplings. Gosh, they were the best!

[@SarahsAtticOfTreasures]

We did the same thing.

[@chrislovelace8957]

Growing up in Delaware the volunteer fireman would have chicken and dumpling all you can eat feeds. I grew up calling them slippery dumplings! Brings back memories going to make it tonight for dinner. Thank you

[@amber1167]

Just made the other night. It was a HUGE hit with my family. Husband couldn’t get enough and my two daughters (toddlers) I struggle to get to eat, knocked out two bowls each. They keep requesting since. Thank you!!! It was so simple and sooo delicious!!

[@christinehouser3329]

I just watched this video and had to make it. I used my left over turkey instead of a whole chicken though since it was what I had on hand. This is one of the best chicken and dumplin recipes I have ever made. One of my roommates just told me its the best soup hes had in his life. So thank you for this popping up in my feed. 12/10 would recommend and will make again.

[@doyledean2763]

I have now made this recipe several times and it has always been a hit. It's now a staple in our home. One variation - a Costco roasted chicken. The skin and drippings go into the pot with the broth.

[@happycook6737]

I use the Costco chicken too. Saves time and tastes great.

[@johncantrell614]

I just finished making this about a half hour ago, and I gotta tell you, that is literally the best version of this that I have ever tried. The blend of spices, along with that dash of the heavy cream in the broth truly changed the whole character of the dish. Like you say, it makes you feel like you have suddenly gone back in time, to a time when everything was made by scratch. Thanks again for sharing! 😋

[@tiachandler5350]

Southern food is just so good and comforting it's just all so good honestly lol

[@Mystique2u]

My family is from Eastern Shore MD, and this is exactly the way my grandma and aunties made theirs! We NEVER made Bisquick type dropped dumplings. We called them biscuits and chicken soup. LOL... I'm the only one in my family who has the old skool C & D talent, and will be making a pot for my family on Thanksgiving. GREAT JOB!

[@leeannecarr8116]

love seeing everyone's version of dumplings :-) - I'm a drop dumpling gal, but I've had the strips before & think they are fine - it's just in my part of the south, we like to dig them off the top of the stew & slather the big 'ol dumpling balls in butter :-)

[@tjmiller8086]

you are the first person that i have seen on YT that makes dumplings this way, brings back childhood memories....

[@bignorge]

I watched this video twice. The second time, I showed it to the wife. I now have to go and buy the ingredients tomorrow because as she said, "My taste buds are now set, and I must have this!" I'm not complaining, because I will also make some for my Octogenarian parents as well. Well Done! Thank You!

[@Sweetpatches24]

I made these dumplings and I am from the south having grown up on both rolled and drop style dumplings. Neither are wrong. I believe these are an updated attempt to elevate the rustic humble beloved dumpling. My husband said and I quote, “these are too thin and what’s with all the herbs?!?” Now I normally make a thicker rolled dumpling, basically the same ingredient recipe. I make a more simplistic broth for my dumplings consisting of salt, pepper, broth, maybe a sprinkle of parsley. That’s it, no other herbs, seasoning salt, wine. I love wine, I cook with it often and use herbs almost daily. There is something comforting about the simple broth, dumpling, rolled or dropped, and chicken that is just, well it’s just good! A good dumpling and a nice bone broth doesn’t really need more than a little salt and pepper. My husband barely finished his bowl and he’s a two bowl dumpling kind of guy. This is good, in an elevated type of way but sometimes the original is well, the better dumpling.

[@suselew]

I married into a Southern family (KY) and no one made their dumplings the same. These dumplings look like thin "sliders". I love them all, especially the Midwest Bisquick version my Mom made.

[@milliemassie7310]

Chicken and slicks. Sliders are a whole different thing in KY. Lol. My husband and I are both born and raised in KY and his family made the Bisquick style as well. I prefer my grandmother's slicks, he prefers his mother's Bisquick. We are in a lifelong impasse over chicken and dumplin's.

[@donaldchris888]

Hi Susan

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Gotta say, as a Southerner, who has had 100s of different kinds of chicken and dumplings, this is by far the recipe with the most ingredients. Looks great. Sometimes, you get as much flavor, if not more, by using less ingredients. If you know how to mix it just right. Not saying this isn't a great recipe! I'm just saying, less money, less time, more simplicity with the same BAM! flavor. May try this one day and compare to my own recipe. lol Because it does look great.

[@stephaniekeylon4410]

I made this last night for dinner...step by step...it was the best thing I have ever made. So flavorful. My husband really liked the dumplings.

[@PressureLuck]

So thrilled you enjoyed it!

Have made this many times over the years. Usually have wide egg noodles in there and the dumplings are like drop bisquick biscuits. Also made it one time with wide homemade noodles (sometimes called sliders). Sometimes instead of heavy cream you can use sour cream or even like 1/4 brick of softened cream cheese. I've also made this with leftover Thanksgiving turkey, and even wild ruff grouse (what some call partridge). Wild poultry gives a much richer, deeper flavor. It's worth trying variations on this recipe to find what you like best. ♥️

[@commonsense246]

My dumplings stand alone, no cream, cheese or sour cream. But to each their own.

[@davegrigsby7807]

Jeffrey, Seen this post, drove to the grocery, spent the afternoon making this recipe. It is amazing! So good. My family now thinks I am a professional level chef! LOL

[@Pattys1967]

hi,i am doing same thing,ever since i watched his pot roast in a pressure cooker recipe,my stove is now used as a counter top,haha love my bella 10 in 1 pressure cooker/slow cooker,its not an instant pot,but i can still follow his recipes just dont have a manual button,love this guy

[@ivoryfyall4231]

Hahahahaha you are so crazzzy. 😂😂😂😂😂😂👍💯Hope your family enjoyed it. Your comment make me laugh til I cried 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Thanks🙏❤️🤷🏾‍♀️

[@franklinamanda3425]

I’m from the south and When I hear dumplings I think of thick noodles or biscuits noodles this is exactly how I would have made mine on the stove gonna try it out in the instant pot now. Thanks

[@Drknprty]

I'm from Wisconsin and this is how my family makes it!! Brings back memories.

[@gail8134]

I was raised to have dumplings like steamed biscuits. Made out of Bisquick, is easiest. 2 cups Bisquick 2/3 Cup milk. Stir together until formed dough. Put by large spoon fulls into the pot with chicken mixed in. Then boil like you did, except 10 minutes NO lid and 10 minutes lid On! Oh yes!

[@douglasvilledarling2935]

Gail Ebdrup you win! These are my favorite dumplings

[@ChrisPBacone]

Easiest recipe I've ever seen Thank you Gail

[@debimatt1271]

Me too Gail! The dumplings sit on top of the chicken and broth. We don’t add vegetables in it either or shred the chicken. We thicken it up alittle with the cornstarch slurry before we add the drops of Bisquick. We serve it with green beans.

[@jessejess6226]

My family and I love this recipe - my parents were from Alabama and these are the dumplings I grew up eating. Thanks for everything, Jeff.

[@estiiim]

I made these and did my own spin a little bit. My friend who's in her 80's said it was the best chicken and dumplings she's ever had and reminds her of the old way of making them (compared to newer recipes). definitely a win!

[@PressureLuck]

Love this!

[@drk2625]

I made this recipe, fantastic. I eat grain free so I made my dumplings with cassava flour instead and it was delicious and perfect. Thank you for your recipe and giving it with easy to follow instructions.

[@kaaaitlinnxo]

The number of people arguing and saying they aren’t dumplings is ridiculous. People need to grow up. there are more important things in the world to argue about than what constitutes “chicken and dumplings.” Jeffrey, I think this looks delicious and I cannot wait to try it myself.

[@williealcantara107]

Grow up... We are not arguing, we’re discussing how dumplings are made in different parts of the country. It’s not ridiculous, it’s interesting.

[@kaaaitlinnxo]

Willie Alcantara lots of people are arguing. Some are just explaining how they make it, which I do find interesting. The people who are saying THAT IS NOT A DUMPLING are the ones who need to get over themselves. So yes, it is ridiculous but thanks for your opinion.

[@Pattys1967]

ikr? all they have to do is do it there way,some people are not happy until they are making sure everyone knows there not happy,def time to grow the hell up for sure,this recipe looks yummy,im going to store in a few minutes and im making this just like he is making it,also when i got my pressure cooker ,his pot roast was the first thing i ever cooked in it,it came out so yummy,and he shows you step by step how to make it,which is why i love cooking with him,.so i really can not understand how anyone can complain about a too thin dumpling,haha bunch of weirdos,omg im sorry ,but your right ; )

[@moxy9198]

@@Pattys1967 Patty... "There", "Their", "They're"... LEARN THE DIFFERENCE!!!

[@koolbreeze3823]

My great Grams born in the late 1800's in Arkansas, as a child I watch her make her dumplings.. She rolled hers out just like these only difference is they would make a little 'well' right in the flour bin with her fist then add the rest and mix it right there, then put on her board to roll out. Funny my Momma lived with her as a child but she made the easy bisquick drop dumpling.. Grams said those ain't dumplings hahaha Looks like you made a great one to try for a Yankee, I love the instant pot addition to the mix too. thanks (I lived in NY as a child)

[@wesleylambert5854]

I’m 80 years old from Alabama and my Mama made wonderful chicken and dumplings and my friend you pretty much nailed it! All the way through the video I keep thinking this guy is going to mess up these dumplings. Nope you had it right on target, the dough was made perfect, rolled out thin so that after cooking the turn about 1/4 inch and cooked just right. My Mom never used carrots in the main dish, she severed fresh English peas as a side dish. There were differences, she didn’t use a thickener but her dumplings were coated in a lot more floor than yours and the result was the same, she never used cream in her recipe but I believe yours had a creamy rich texture I would have loved. I am amazed how well you did. I have an Instant pot and you have inspired me to try some chicken and dumpling’s. The big thing is - you made it seem so easy. There are a lot of old southern women who would not believe a young Jewish man from New York City would be able to do it!

[@PressureLuck]

I simply could not love this more!!

[@pennyvecchio6239]

I made this last week and it was amazingly easy and delicious. The pizza cutter sliced the dumplings in a snap. The dumplings were perfect, so perfect that within 24 hours it was all gone and nothing left to freeze. Thank you for sharing.

[@alainaruble163]

I grew up in the south, I am originally from Germany, dumplings are European, yours are the best OMG!!! Thanks love ya!!!!

[@christschool]

Dumplings are probably originally Chinese.

[@barbarafarrington7146]

Dumplings in all forms are abundant in most countries. My family is Pennsylvania Dutch and my Nana rolled out her own dough much like these shown and called the dish, Chicken pot pie. We all loved it and I add some sherry and a bit of terragon for extra wonderfullness in mine. I also enjoy the bisquick type which is really much different from a noodle version. Merry Christmas to all and an early Happy New Year.

[@ShirleyBush]

I'm from East Texas and can't wait to try this. My grandmother and great grandmother use to cook this for us. We ate them up. We always just called them chicken & dumplings. There was nothing else to say! They would roll out the dumplings the same way you did. I can still smell them cooking. Thanks for bringing the memories of those days back. There is a version of dumplings we call drop dumplings just like drop biscuits. We just dropped them on a baking pan and baked them. I think that recipe is different though.

[@deborahdoesscrap]

I love this recipe. To all the critics, it is the taste that matters. I have had dumplings in the south, Georgia and in the north, Montana and in the west, California. These are strip dumplings and the others are drop dumplings. The south tends to do more strip dumplings and the north more drop dumplings. They are all good and these look amazing.

[@MsMaxie]

I’m a true Appalachian, from southeastern KY. I grew up eating chicken n dumplins that are fat and fluffy😋. I don’t consider the dish to be a soup, sauce, or stew. Chicken n dumplins are in a category of their own. My Mamaw always added some yellow food coloring to hers bc homemade “in the old days” used a fat hen so the fat cooked out into the broth making the color rich and yellow and the taste rich and delicious 😋 My Mamaw also made fruit dumplins using one of these berries; blackberry, raspberry, and strawberry. Mamaw’s dumplins were sweet fat and fluffy and boiled in the sweetened berries and juices. Omgoodness, you don’t know what you’re missing!! Lots of southerners make delicious cobblers BUT you’ve got to try the dumplins 🥰

[@SteelPhoenyx]

Watching this again because I'm making it again tonight, now that it's getting cool enough to enjoy soups, stews, etc. I absolutely loved it the first time.

[@hjrose713]

I like to cook for family and friends, and I've made several of your instant pot recipes which I thoroughly enjoyed. So I decicided to give your chicken & dumplings a shot. I followed your recipie to the letter and gave it to my large family. I gotta tell you that this chicken & dumplings was "SLAMMIN"!! My entire family couldn't stop eating it! They couldn't stop raving about how good this recipie was and demanded to make sure that the very next time I make it again that they all get invited to dinner! I told them all about your channel and you now have a bunch of new fans. Keep the recipies coming is all I have to say!!

[@SteelPhoenyx]

It is funny. My husband grew up on the thicker variety of dumplings his mom made. I’ve never had them. So I tried this recipe tonight. We both agree it tastes fantastic, but he doesn’t see these as dumplings, but thick noodles. To me, if Richard calls them dumplings, then my California ass will call them dumplings. This recipe rocks, regardless what you call it.

[@Farmword]

Everyone, he is not exaggerating. I cannot imagine anyone eating this and not loving it. When I ate it I couldn’t believe that I actually made something that delicious 😊

[@debrabadger5435]

Hey, I’m from south Georgia and guarantee you this is the real deal southern chicken and dumplins’ !! Jeffery you nailed it.

[@bevtaggart1406]

What happened to the video? It turned green and there are lines in it. 🤔😕💚

[@lindawhite5006]

Having grown up in the south...this is my all time favorite food! It looks great!

[@kaylaroberts2532]

This is meal is absolutely incredible!! I had a whole chicken that I wasn't sure what to do with. This was the only recipe I could find that included a whole chicken in the "chicken and dumpling" recipe. I followed it as closely as I could but I substituted a couple of the spices. It turned out perfectly. My three year old devoured it. Thank you Jeffery for the amazing, easy to follow recipe!!

[@daphnehinds5581]

Alabama girl here. This is pretty much exactly how I make mine on the stove. The vegies and all. I realize some Southerners do not put the vegetables in their chicken and dumplings BUT they are really missing out on the wonderful earthy flavors the vegetables add to it. Great recipe. I've made mine in my instant pot the last three times I've made them. It makes it so much easier. ❤️

[@AMYBIERHAUS]

I grew up eating the puffy, cloud-like dumplings... I much prefer those over the noodle type - looks good, though.

[@cmhobbs5785]

Me too I fix both but when I roll them out they are thicker and fluffier and thicker broth

[@djroot2566]

I had it from Crackerbaroll and they were the most nastiest things ive ever had. I've tried the biscuit thing and that was gross. I like the Puffy dumplings. made with Bisquick. SOOO Good. i'm going to try it tho.

[@patriciasmith4464]

Me too I'm from Pennsylvania

[@secretsquirrel7300]

I make the light and fluffy ones. They float on top rather than sinking in it. Also, it should be closer to a gravy when you're done. The chicken and dumplings go on a deep plate or shallow bowl, then gravy ladled over it.

[@AMYBIERHAUS]

@@secretsquirrel7300 You're making me hungry! But, yes! My favorite, too!

[@emilyannemccord6448]

Granny was from Arkansas, Daddy from Virginia and this is how they made dumplings.

[@westlifeback]

Made this last night and my husband said that this is one of the best dish I cooked so far. Said he wants more! Thank you! We both love it. The dumpling was so good.

[@briantutterrow4681]

Made it tonight with slight variations (white meat, no sherry and just a little wetter dumpling batter and no celery leaves). Outstanding, and I might add that this was my first attempt at chicken and dumplings. Kudos to you sir.

[@lilyt5855]

Boy you walked into a minefield with this one.... everyone's got an opinion about what dumpling "should" be! Lol. Me, I haven't eaten a dumpling I don't like, and this one looks amazing, even if it's different than what I grew up with

[@dracosdiabolis1769]

walked? tip toed threw. lol

[@leeannalynx4890]

Susan P lol I just added my two cents. People do get opinionated haha

[@leeannalynx4890]

Also, surely people hear those accents and think "stick to Pizza" or "hoagies" or whatever your thing is. I do like the plates.

[@crustysplinters826]

Wet dumplings suck!

[@kevinsteinman8967]

Well here in West "By God" Virginia, we just call that Chicken noodle soup.... Dumplings are dropped in by hand and where is the egg in the dumplings. We just tear apart the dough and toss them in aka Dumpling part, what he did was make a homemade noodle. Now don't get me wrong, I will try his recipe out as I love homemade noodles myself, but that is not Dumplings.

[@lilliputlittle]

I was born and lived in the Delmarva region for years so I'm very familiar with chicken and (slippery) dumplings/slicks. It is a very simple recipe which doesn't include carrots and celery and herbs. That being said I always like to try different variations of the dish and, yes, homemade dumplings are the best. I'll dig out my Instant Pot this month (still moving into a new house!) and give your recipe a go. I'll go way lighter on the herbs since they'll taste foreign in chicken and dumplings to me but the carrots, celery and celery leaves look like a wonderful addition to a pot of this stew.

[@LoveByHH14]

I finally made this recipe for dinner tonight and holy smokes, it is fantastic!! I am a Midwest girl and have definitely had my share of various chicken and dumplings, but this recipe is what I've always had in my mind's eye when trying various recipes. It's perfect! The flavors are incredible and the dumplings are just perfect as well! Thank you so much for putting this together and sharing with the world. This is now my absolute favorite version of chicken and dumplings.

[@sdflyer1672]

Made this recipe yesterday afternoon and it was outrageously delicious!!!!! With Jeff's simple to follow instructions, it was ridiculously simple to make. In my opinion, Jeff is the BEST Instant Pot chef out there!!!!! Thank you so much for all the effort you put into your videos, Jeff!!!

[@jjohnbrown1221]

Just made this for my family. With quarantine and this soup, we will survive this pandemic. :-)

[@48railfanproductions36]

For something different after the holidays you can also use the leftover turkey and make turkey and dumplings with the same recipe

[@terripelkey6547]

Thanks for sharing the dumpling recipe, my Mom was raised as a Mennonite and this was what they called “pot pie” it was always cooked in chicken or beef. She was always trying to teach me the home cooked recipes of our ancestors but being young and dumb I wanted nothing to do with it. She is now gone and I made this dumpling, and it is exactly like my Moms. Thank you so much! Much love to you❤️❤️❤️

[@MsWhatDaHell]

Ok y'all so i just made this and im telling you its great. I put my own poultry seaoning in it and im telling you it is SLAP! perfect consistency! Delicious. Thanks man. U should follow this guy if u cant cook worth shit...he will help u out. 💯

[@wendydavis6414]

You might already do this, but can you put ingredients in the more section. Somtimes I have to watch and stop the video. If everyting was there I could just print ingredients.

[@kellyst05]

wendy davis usually on the more drop down section he usually leaves a link to his website where he has it all written out for yah.

[@brendamartin8278]

I'm from Louisiana and these look PERFECT! Not a fan of the biscuit ball type.

[@karenscofield4132]

I made this yesterday and it was so delicious. I made my own chicken stock with the bones of a rotisserie chicken and added the meat from the chicken. I used a delicious cherry wine in place of the Sherry. So delicious.

[@Nclght]

Just finished making it.... Fantastic!! Those dumplings are just how my grandmother made them in North Carolina! Never knew how she did it but I knew they weren't noodles. The big puffy dumpling recipes never did it for me. This meal tasted amazing and brought back memories. Bravo!

[@laurabarbour4434]

Exactly the Chicken & Dumplings Instant Pot recipe I’ve been looking for! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@laurabarbour4434]

Just made this in my Instant Pot. So easy & delicious! Take his advice...make your own dumplings! 🥟

[@laurietran918]

I made this the other day and my Daughter loves it. My boyfriend says it’s the best chicken and dumplings, even better than his moms. Thank you for this recipe

[@ninaking4267]

I just bought an Instant Pot and ran across your channel as I was looking for recipes. I am from Alabama and your dumplings look just like my grandmother’s! I can’t wait to try your recipe!

[@mariontaulbee321]

I’ve always struggled making the kind of dumplings that I like. Although I made the chicken and such on the stovetop in a Dutch oven, I followed your directions for the dumplings. Measured all ingredients and the dough came out perfectly!!!! I took the dish to Thanksgiving dinner today, and it was the star of the show!!!!!! Thank you!

[@simplyjen8150]

I'm originally from North Carolina and I've been waiting for you to post a chicken and dumplings recipe. How could you not with Richard by your side? And... yes!!! In my corner of the Southern world, dumplings are in strips, not fluffy little balls. Thank you! I know it varies depending on the cook and the region, but the strips are what I grew up with and the only kind my totally Southern mama made. Your recipe came close to the one I have, but we never added any vegetables or cream. I think those would be a great addition. Also, in our family recipe, the dumplings go in last, while the chicken and broth are simmering. Then the heat is turned to low, the pot is covered, and no peeking or stirring for 10 to 15 minutes. I've never considered it a soup or stew - it's simply chicken and dumplings and should be able to hold its own as a side on a plate with minimal oozing of broth/sauce/gravy. Or, it can be a main dish - it's delightful! It's chicken and dumplings! Love your channel, love you and Richard, and wish you the best in your new home. Enjoy!

[@phil2u48]

Have you heard people from "down east" refer to the dish as "chicken and pastry"? Someone else posted a similar comment.

[@simplyjen8150]

@@phil2u48 I've never heard it referred to as "chicken and pastry." I'm from Mecklenburg County, Charlotte area, and the closest I ever came to spending time in the "down east" region was a few days on Ocracoke. New one for me!

[@Warbler36]

phil2u48 I have friends from Virginia, they call it chicken and pastry.

[@carlsbarkleh]

@@phil2u48 I have family in NC from Robeson County that call it Chicken and pastry, and family from Richmond county that call it Chicken and Dumplings, but it's made essentially the same way with large square-ish cuts of dough. And some people make it soupier than others. Regardless, it's wonderful!

[@phil2u48]

@@carlsbarkleh One of my nephews lives in Robeson County but I haven't heard of this dish there. Relatives in Cartaret call it "chicken and pastry" as well.

[@kenadle]

Jeffrey.... you have outdone yourself with this recipe. I know this is the best IP recipe I have ever made. Possibly the best Recipe ..... in my opinion.....ever! I did make your dumpling recipe and that was a first for me....they were delicious. I rate this recipe on a 1 to 10 rating..... a 15! Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe😋

[@donaldchris888]

Hi Kena

[@karenstephens8788]

Those dumplings are exactly how my family does them. We are Southerners.

[@clausjunker3383]

I just cooked last night and every minute preparing it was a delight of happiness. I never made dumplings and I can not agree more how easy it was to make them. I added fresh lemon juice and test because Chicken and lemon is probably the best combination on earth. The moment I took my first bite was a explosion of flavor in my mouth and pretty much my tongue was challenged all over. It went down like butter and the dumplings are just amazing. Thank you Jeff for this outstanding dish that made me incredible happy and my friends will enjoy it during this week!

[@sandybeaches3950]

You can use flour taco shells too. Put them in slowly small handful at a time.

[@judyrobertson9479]

I'm from Louisiana and that is a proper dumpling!

[@kadybowers6260]

the only issue I saw with this video is he called his veggie the holy trinity and being from Louisiana too that would mean not carrots but bell peppers lol

[@brilliantatbreakfast]

This is the BEST Instant Pot recipe of all time. I have made it about a half-dozen times and it is perfect each time. I don't even add cream.

[@traytee]

I think you did a Fantastic job of making this!! I'm an Oklahoma girl and grew up eating chicken and dumplings. It is a treat now for my own family. Kids come from everywhere when they hear I'm making chicken and dumplings! As to whether it's a soup or a sauce...hmm..it's just chicken and dumplings! No explanation needed..just good old fashioned comfort food!

[@gypsyjesusgirl4041]

Made these Friday night. We have a 3qt IP, and there is only 2 of us, so we had leftovers! We loved them!

[@cedainty]

It may depend on a person's country of origin but some of us call small thick noodles "dumplings". German chicken and dumpling soup is called "chicken spaetzle soup" and the spaetzle are tiny dumplings that can have some crunch. Nice texture change.

[@Cattitude48]

So true Candace. My German aunt made spaetzle that was so good. Never turned out the same for me. She was a great cook 😊

[@ellenbryan3368]

My family’s dumpling recipe includes eggs. I always thought they were a little like spaetzle, but bigger. To save time we drop them from a spoon but grandma rolled hers. I’m going to try Jeffrey’s recipe. Especially the broth looks good.

[@kimfox8109]

Definitely from Southern born and raised it is a stew! But we will use anything to do the hole from egg noodles to canned biscuits, to homemade buttermilk dumplings. It's whatever we had on hand during cold months that would stick to our ribs and make us feel warm and fuzzy on the inside.

[@birbo9489]

This is by far the best chicken and dumpling recipe out there. I tried a different recipe last night and made the drop dumplings instead of the ribbon and they were horrible. My husband was mad that I didn't use use the same recipe that I always do.

[@BRenee-ov1pb]

Omg! Cant wait to make these dumplings. Update: I did this in a regular pot and it turned out amazing!!!! Havent had this since I was 13

[@lindasch8447]

First thing I do is put the chicken in the pot the day before,pressure on high one to two hours, to get everything out. Next day Strain broth keep,chicken shredding chicken , use everything in soup.

[@jackzschappel124]

“Good” or even “Great” are not the right words for these Chicken and Dumplings. They are exceptional. They are capital. They are consummately out of this world. They are among the three or four most delicious combinations of flavors I have ever tasted. They are rich and they are creamy. The measured blend of seasonings Jeffrey recommends is perfect to the smidgin and the mixing of the broth, sherry, and heavy cream produces a near-mystical dance of tastes on the tongue. Consistent throughout, these Chicken & Dumplings are the absolute epitome of national comfort food and, having been created by a New Yorker, they represent Dixie’s resounding victory in the Southernization of American culinary culture. Well done, Jeffrey! From someone who is from and proudly of the South and who thrives on Upscale Southern Cuisine, you get five stars! Of my two suggestions, one is merely a serving suggestion while the other calls for only the most insignificant substitution. As to the serving suggestion, wait to prepare this dish until a grey, rainy day when you’re bored and your favorite football team has lost. Indeed, it would be a shame to waste all the restorative powers of this pot of love if you’re already feeling upbeat. As to the other suggestion, instead of a whole cut-up chicken (which the InstantPot takes from raw to falling-off-the-bones in 10 minutes), I would use a pack of boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Unlike breasts, which, when large, can be slightly dry inside, the thigh is the moistest meat on the yardbird. Being boneless and skinless, it is much easier to shred them than it is to remove the skin from a steaming hot chicken, debone it, and then hope you didn’t miss either a bone or cartilage. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

[@lauraeleazer2396]

I just made this tonight and it was fabulous! The only thing I’ll do differently next time is to make more dumplings…we couldn’t get enough of them! It reminded me of a brothy chicken pot pie but better with the delicious dumplings. It was worth the extra work! Thank you for always providing so many delicious instant pot recipes! I’ve tried so many and love them all!

[@TheWinger1008]

OMG!!! Can't wait to try. I love chicken and dumplings but no restaurant within 3 states around me can make a decent one. So I'll make my own. Thanks Jeffrey.

[@brilliantatbreakfast]

I live in North Carolina, and there are two places where I get chicken and dumplings: Refectory Cafe in Durham, and Elmo's Diner in Carrboro. Both places make their noodles this way. Refectory Cafe lists their chicken and dumplings under soups. Elmo's has theirs under "square meals", where it comes with two sides and bread. The consistency of both is very similar. So even here they haven't come to a conclusion about whether it is a soup or not.

[@Sport214]

brilliantatbreakfast have you tried the chicken and dumplings at Mama Dips in Chapel Hill ? Theirs are closest to what I had growing up.

[@phil2u48]

I love Elmo's. I have not tried the Refectory, now on my list. Thank you.

[@brilliantatbreakfast]

@@Sport214 No, haven't tried theirs. Will have to check it out, though not sure it's as good a place since Mama died last year. :-(

[@Pythonaria]

I'm in the UK and we make dumplings different to this. We use flour, beef suet, salt & pepper and a little water to bind it together until you have a dough. Make sure the dough is not too soft or wet. Flour your hands then roll the dough into balls about the size of a golf ball. Pop them into the chicken or beef stew, cover the pot loosely and cook them for about 20 minutes. Really great winter warmer. Will try this way of doing them too as I like experimenting with different recipes 😊😋

[@maitrayee22]

Wonderful recipe for cold winter. Thank you Jeff

[@peacefulasmr3036]

As a southern girl, these are dumplings! We also have another type, drop dumplings. They are both dumplings where I'm from.

[@colourfastt]

Peaceful ASMR I much prefer drop dumplings.

[@tamarafearing7121]

Those look awesome. Maybe a touch thicker. I can’t wait to try this! BTW....Georgia girl here. I appreciate southern cooking.

[@numsixber]

In the Carolinas that is called chicken and pastry. They sell frozen packages of pastry next to the packages of dumplings, it is usually found in the frozen bread case where you would find bags of frozen uncooked biscuits, yeast bread dough and puff pastry.

[@BeaDaNurse]

This is a mighty fine looking recipe. I'm from the South but live in Amish country in Pennsylvania. I've seen all kinds of dumplings. And I've never met a dumpling I didn't like. What you're making the Amish call "Pot Pie." Thanks for sharing! ❤️