Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings

[@Gary-k9h]

Kent-My father was raised in the depression . Told us kids that for one year all they had to eat was tomatoes. They ate tomatoes for breatkfast, lard and tomato sandwiches for lunch, and boiled tomatoes for supper. That my hero, is "getting by". Ended up in the Aleutian Islands for the entire campaign in WW2. Came in to Dutch Harbor on June 2, 1942 and left in Oct of 1943 from the island of Kiska. He was in charge of the kitchens during the campaign. He was a tough man. Fought the last 2 hours of the the Battle of Attu hand to hand. These are the men and women who lived at that time. They never complained, they just took what they had to and moved on. Keep up the good work, and thanks for the recipe, and for your tribute to the generation that went through it all.

[@philiptamer8995]

I knew someone who ate NOTHING but tomatos like that and AFTER the depression to this day WONT EAT TOMATOES ! NOT EVEN KETCHUP !

[@BillyHuckaby-vv9hn]

Born in Star City, Lincoln County Arkansas!( in a little valley in the middle of 5 hills,in Lincoln County! About 28 miles Southeast of Pine Bluff in Sister County, Jefferson! It was covered for miles in soybeans, cotton, sorghum, corn, wheat, fruit trees, hickory, pecans walnuts, macadamia and several others! We went to harvest peaches on top of one of those 5 hills! It was fun! I ate 3 peaches I'd just picked off the ripe tree! There was hand well pump at Papa's back porch door! It was down 6 steps. There was a small, low platform to stand on. It had the pump hook, to hang the water bucket on! It had a wheel pulley for the rope hanging down. One could tilt the bucket to pour in smaller containers. There was a hollowed out gourd kept in the bucket. One would dip a drink out of it.

[@BillyHuckaby-vv9hn]

Actually, the gourd hung from waterspout on a little hook within easy reach!

[@lindacox6216]

My grand parents had those gourds for dipping water from a bucket, I was a kid I thought it was cool.

[@jamesyoung3556]

My Granny lived thru the depression. Her family were tobacco farmers and had cattle and horses. She always said she never saw the difference in depression times because they never had any money to begin with. She made the best chicken and dumplings I ever had. Dumpling big and fluffy inside. Thank you the video took me back in time for awhile.

[@PASHABOY]

History inspires👍🏻

[@johnhorchler667]

James I know how you feel I just lost my mom and dad at the same time three years ago and my mom's mom/grandma in 2000 and before grandma passed away when she still was cooking she was a good 👍 cook and grandpa passed and you could tell her heart ❤️ was not in it anymore.

[@92bagder]

the depression was mostly in the cities. The lyrics from Song of the South by Alabama is true " someone told us Wall Street fell, but we were so poor we couldnt tell" The "poor" rural folks were better off then those in the cities, they may have not had many material goods but they had land, crops, and livestock.

[@jamesyoung3556]

@@92bagder yep rural folks already grew or traded for most all of their needs. My great grandfather and great great grandfather got a contract cutting cross ties. They hauled them to a rail spur in wagons and loaded them by hand in box cars. They never went hunger but it sure wasn't for the weak of heart.

[@daveweed2765]

James Young. My grandma and her sisters would get together and us kids would be amazed at what they did, how they talked to one another and they would give us sips, puffs or dips. One used to bring 5 one gallon jugs of Muscadine wine. Another would bring a jug of clear whiskey and their whole deal was pinto beans and cracking cornbread. We were always told to go play but we always found ourselves sitting Indian style on the ground listening to them talk. They all were born around the first decade of the twentieth century and we were school age and even before it was interesting hearing your grandma and great aunts saying all the dirty words and calling each other a bitch. It was fun to watch. They acted like we did to one another with love and laughter toward one another.

[@db8314]

My mother and her family were from Bama. Her parents lived through the depression had a bunch of kids (free farm labor). They didn't put veggies in chicken & dumplings either and they didn't use corn starch. They made rue with course ground corn meal. The finished product was less like gravy and just a thick, brothy soup. Chicken & dumplings for supper, the next morning a warm mug of that soup! My grandfather worked all day on the farm, a huge garden, and a bunch of chickens. Then, he worked the third shift in the coal mines and always carried two peanut butter sandwiches in case of a cave in. My mother would meet him halfway and walk him home. She would eat his second peanut butter sandwich on the way home. I lost mom in December 2019, so now I'm the curator of all the memories as I'm the last family member, so I share to keep the knowledge and family alive. It's been a long time since I made chicken and dumplings. Sounds like an entry on the "to-do" list! Thank you, sir, for stirring up good vittles and good memories.

[@micheleyates7941]

Thanks for sharing your special memories.

[@jeanlawson9133]

Geraldine Alabama here.... still love me some Chicken and dumplings....

[@kimberleyjane2338]

What a heartwarming story of love. You were fortunate to being raised witnessing that. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@Outlawstar0198]

Thank you so much for sharing your memories. If you have more please share!!!

[@aunt_b3365]

@db8314 I so enjoyed your story. You made me tear up when when you told your story of your mom meeting your dad and sharing that peanutbutter sandwich. So sweet and such loving strong couple. Thank you. I wish my grandfolks would have share their stories more. My grandparent and mother lived through the depression. My great-grandfather had a farm so they had it a little better than some because the women sure knew how to cook and stretch food far. Canning was a must every year especially on my grandmithers side. You are blessed to have the stories. My children dont care about my stories which break my heart. My grandchildren and greats need to know. 😢

[@yougottabekiddiing]

My Grandma made great chicken ‘n’ dumplins. She was born in Arkansas in 1911. She rolled her dumplin dough out flat, cut into strips with a knife, then drop them in the stock, strip by strip…

[@crazysnake1096]

Kent Rollins......the Bob Ross of cowboy country cookin'! Love these vids.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks for watching

[@parkwood6334]

Chicken and dumplings is one of my favorite dishes. One of the luckiest things for me was having parents, grandparents and great grandparents who instilled a sense of gratitude for the basics and an understanding that everyone doesn't have food, fresh water and a safe place to live. If you have those things you have everything.

[@brian70Cuda]

Very well said!!!:)

[@pappydc12]

Parkwood 633 - Spot On! My parents grew up poor during the Depression. They both joined the Navy in 1941. (My mother was a WAVE) Mom always would say, "I have a roof over my head, plenty to eat, and people that love me." Dad would say the same. Both are gone now.......... Boy, Mom could sure make up a big pot of chicken and dumplins' !

[@CowboyKentRollins]

So true, thanks for watching

[@leemcgann6470]

Its a favorite that i dont get nearly enough!

[@MommaLousKitchen]

TRUE!

[@wandamata2926]

My mom and dad were born in 1914 and 1915, and we had a hard time in Arkansas, so my dad took us across the states working in the fields until we finally settled in Clovis California in the 1949. My mom made a lot of southern meals and chicken dumpings was a big part of our meals. Good memories.

[@rich6246]

Precious. Many of us in the next generation are going back to our roots. We left Fresno, CA to go to TX, where we have family. They went west from TX/OK & we’re going back east. Too funny.

[@prmayner]

Sounds eerily similar. Dad 1909, Mom 1919 Ozark, Ark.

[@Algoraphobic]

From a28 year old "old-soul" in the wilds of the Alaskan frontier, I thank you for this recipe! Shared it with my friends and neighbors and everyone's been real warm this winter.

[@trevor69er59]

Brought a tear to my eye. My grandpa was born in 1905 and my grandma in 1913. As a little kid in the late 70s, I did not recognize the gifts that I had in front of me at the time. 😔

[@HadrianGuardiola]

No one ever does. Children cant help but be selfish. And some of us never grow out of it 😂

[@roxanneweichinger9318]

@trevor69er59, don’t be too hard on yourself, I was the exact same way when I was a kid, just selfish. Children aren’t mature enough to understand how important it is to not take good people, or situations for granted unless these things are taught to them at an early age.

[@prmayner]

AMEN TO THAT!!!! Lost Forever!!! well at least till the next life.

[@lulee1891]

My momma made dumplins for 50+ years, light and fluffy best things ever! Not until about 5 years ago I realized she doesn't even eat them. Now that's love and devotion to our large family. She rolled out and cut every one. It's quite a mess to clean up but she did it for us and did it well, thank you momma ♥️

[@RolloTonéBrownTown]

**** yea!! Love those dumplin

[@QueenChaslee]

Omg my mama as well! She hated it! I love them and still cook an feed em to my little one!

[@toddcarpenter714]

My mother and both grandmothers made chicken and dumplings. They didn't put the carrots and celery in them. However, they were DELICIOUS! I've never been able to make chicken and dumplings that taste near as good as theirs. Any of you younguns out there, get your parents and grandparents recipes. Because one day, you will miss them.

[@GenXtothe7thPower]

The closest I’ve got to grandmas is boiling an organic local farm chicken for the stock and using buttermilk, it’s easy to skip the buttermilk step, but I think it is important. The organic broth turns to jelly when it’s cooled because it’s so rich with collagen…mass production grocery store chicken is lacking the collagen levels for some reason.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I agree. My (late) paternal grandmother taught me how to make pierogies when I was a child. Both of my grandmothers were excellent cooks and bakers, as were most of my aunts, and my (late) mother. Cooking an baking are valuable skills to have. I do wish I had my grandmother's recipes for her homemade borscht (beet soup), and her homemade cinnamon rolls. Those were so good, as were her homemade doughnuts. Food does bring back memories, and it's important to keep culinary traditions preserved. Cheers!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks so much for watching and I cherish all the recipes they handed dow to me both in cooking and life

[@memahselfni]

I was so lucky to get a lot of my grandma's recipes before Alzheimer's took them from her

[@toddcarpenter714]

@ memahselfni you are so lucky to have those recipes! I wish I had paid more attention to both of my grandmothers recipes.

[@kolettadouglas824]

Yes!! I grew up in Tennessee and my parents cooked dinner food for breakfast. I love chicken and dumplings. May God continue to bless this channel 🙏🏾

[@lilkurva180]

hell yeah brother

[@johnsmith2598]

Semper fi from Tennessee and we also ate breakfast for dinner too ! Loved it

[@dave5789]

Parents tend to do that when they work all night long whilst the children sleep.

[@TonyLocke-m6g]

Best chicken and dumpling and squirrel and dumplings

[@Trapphausmusic]

Cowboy Kent makes the best cooking tutorials!

[@RobertForslund]

Totally! Good food, good entertainment and without the fuss most other shows insist on... 😛

[@zachwayne6343]

I save these videos to my Google Keep for easy access later 🤘

[@RobertForslund]

@@zachwayne6343 you can save them here on YT too, just save to a play list! 😛

[@zachwayne6343]

@@RobertForslund Google keep is easier for me to remember and access on the spot with ease.

[@thomass789]

@@RobertForslund Fuss? What fuss are you talking about on other shows?

[@cameronclarke9155]

I’m from Australia but had the privilege of eating this dish for the first and only time at a friend’s grandmothers house in Shamrock TX and I’ve never forgotten it. Thanks for the video, I’ll be making this for my family soon.

[@charmaineholland6669]

My friend is from shamrock Texas been there a few times

[@WKelleyLucas_KustomScatterguns]

Hope you got to eat chicken and dumplins again.

[@TomahawksNShotShells]

Kent is such a wholesome guy. Definitely brings a little light to a pretty dreary world.

[@RolloTonéBrownTown]

Hes like the bob ross

[@roxanneweichinger9318]

☺️I agree, Kent’s definitely a big ray of sunshine!☀️

[@ionecuff6323]

I never throw out the chicken skin, it has the most chicken flavor. I mince up the skin and put it back in the pot. Also, I bake my skin on and bone in chicken with seasonings first. I usually freeze them in vacuum seal bags until I am ready to make chicken and dumplings. Baking the chicken versus boiling raw chicken gives a stronger and more flavorful chicken broth. I sautee a little bit of chopped onions and celery in butter in a pot before I add my defrosted baked chicken and water. I add a can of chicken broth if I need a lot of broth (I prefer a lot of broth because I make big fluffy drop dumplings). Anyway, just wanted to share another way of doing chicken for soups or dumplings. Now I need to eat. LOL

[@MoparGirl_IndaKitchen]

That's exactly how I would want to make them! You said several improvements, and now I wanna eat some too 😋

[@ionecuff6323]

@@MoparGirl_IndaKitchen Thank you. I purchased a bunch of chicken thighs and leg quarters that were marked down and stayed up to bake them all. I forgot to mention that I also will remove the meat from the bones, package & freeze them for either salads, tacos, or enchiladas. I just discovered a fantastic chicken seasoning also. I had never heard of it and tried it last night. I have to confess; it was so good that I ate a few pieces of chicken because they were so good. It's called "Kinder Rub Buttery Poultry Blend." The recipe I use for my big fluffy drop dumplings comes from a cookbook my Mom got back in the early 50s. I hope you will discover how much time and clean up it will save you to cook some meats ahead of time. I also cook pork shoulder roasts, shred and package in individual packages. The best way I have discovered to keep the meat moist, tender, and super flavorful is to season it, double wrap it in foil, put in a crockpot (no liquid added), and cook for at least 12 hours. By eliminating the water, the meat cooks in its own juices so that the meat is seasoned even in the center. I found that adding water tends to boil out the meat flavor and seasoning. Once the meat is done and cooled, I remove the meat from the pot, shred it, remove some of the liquid from the pot (I save it for soups/stews or to make gravy). I like to leave at least 1/2 inch deep of broth in the pot. Return the shredded meat to the pot, mix so all the meat has a little juice, then package and freeze. The meat can be used for BBQ pulled pork sandwiches by adding favorite BBQ sauce, or use for tacos or enchiladas. So many uses, but by cooking all the meat at one time, saves so much time when cooking a meal. I'm sorry. I babbled too much. I would delete it, but I guess I will leave that option to you. You have fun and have a blessed day!

[@vintagetoycollector4983]

@@ionecuff6323 Don't delete it! And how do you make fluffy dumplings? I've made them the way they were made on this video but If like to try fluffy.

[@MoparGirl_IndaKitchen]

@@ionecuff6323 please don't delete! I'm happy to talk with you, you're clearly a wealth of information and I'm glad to have spoken with you!! You have a blessed day as well!!

[@ionecuff6323]

@@MoparGirl_IndaKitchen I don't think it would be right for me to share the recipe I use on this channel. I have too much respect for him to do that. I am so sorry. I also forgot to mention, when I shred the meat from the bones, I put the bones in a freezer bag and put in the freezer till I have enough to make a batch of chicken broth. Usually, like I do with some of the leftover juices I have after baking a ham or roast, I pour them into ice cube trays and freeze them. Once frozen, I remove them, put them in bags, and put back in the freezer. I use them when I make gravies or add to soups/stews or making a meat dish that needs an extra kick of flavor. I am on a limited fixed income, so I make sure that nothing goes to waste and all my dishes have lots of flavor. I don't know if this helps anyone or I am just a babbling old lady. LOL!!

[@SirChugsALot365]

These types of meals really should touch your heart. People making due with what they had , so we today can add all the celery, carrots, and whatever else. God bless you Kent and Shan we love and appreciate you both

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks so much and God Bless you

[@mistabone3899]

People of today could learn a thing or three. I madeit through the late 80's with a newborn son, living off simple meals like this. yeah I might have caught biscuit dough on sale and used it as a quick dumpling, But the pot was always clean afterwards. Thanks Kent!

[@captainrex4403]

My grandma a southern woman from Corpus Christi born early 1900s used to make the best chicken and dumplings. Papa was a farmer so we had fresh veggies every meal and meat bought from Piggly Wiggly. Love southern cooking.

[@randynelson4718]

I love seeing your helpers. They always look so happy! It reminds me the other day the neighbor lady was outside talking to her cat. Almost as though he understood her. I went in and told Darla, my weiner dog. We laughed and laughed!!

[@bluekatgal7300]

Lmao

[@kingding-a-ling9794]

😂😂

[@CarsCatAliens]

My wife and I talk to our 2 house cats, and the 2 stray cats we take care of.. (who stay inside the 2 season room) as well as the squirrels we feed, and the raccoons , possums, and skunks,. They understand what we are saying... They all are way smarter than people give them credit for. One of the squirrels we are in the process of teaching and learning hand signals

[@zackdaniels7382]

I talk to my dachshund, Rosie, all the time. Sometimes she listens better than my wife😆

[@mhans79]

My mama still makes the best chicken and dumplings I have ever had (of course) She does it the way she was taught to make them from my Granny. She starts with a whole chicken. She makes them every year for me on my birthday because she knows its one of my favorite meals ❤

[@purleybaker]

I like your mother. Mine the most amazing chocolate cake for me every year on my birthday. She's been gone eight years and I think of her many times every day.

[@michellehill8895]

Mammas love their babies.

[@janicewilcox8590]

My Granny used to making dumplings every time we came to visit because she knew it was my favorite. But she did that for all 40 of her grandkids. She knew everyone's favorite.

[@stevehodgkins8801]

I got your cook book for my birthday last year. You had the thoughtfulness to sing it - and I thank you for that I have made many recipes from your channel and a few from the book. The classic (?) chicken and dumplings recipe is a HUGH hit. I took liberty adding carrots, celery, and sometimes corn. I am glad to see you are re-visiting this recipe and adding a few things to it. I am a Retired Combat Veteran, and I love that you fly the American Flag and offer your gratitude at the end of EVERY video. Someday, I hope to meet you in person and shake your hand and tell you "Thank You" for all You do.

[@elizabethsteele5291]

:) Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

[@justing823]

My best friend gets uncomfortable when people thank him for serving, so, no offense, but I won't out of respect. Civilians don't know, never will... hopefully. But, he is amazing and seems so kind and happy and he makes me proud to be American. Not a lot of people in the world can legit bring pride, joy, and knowledge to the table... usually you'd be picking 2 of the 3.. I always wanted to live in a big city. But he makes me realize I kinda belong being his neighbor for some reason... he's home... he's america. Also, the battle a lot people don't know is coming back home. Much respect to you and a different, but equal, respect to the men and women who didn't make it home. The world is not nice, but you all make sure it's a little nicer while we complain about gas prices. Take care, for real.

[@juanitaziegler7016]

Thank you for your service Sir

[@matthewhannahcrockett372]

Made this for my husband and my dad today. Husband watched the video and said it looked good ,so i figured i'd make it. They ate 2 bowls each. It was really great. Thank you for a hearty recipe.

[@patrickpruitt8737]

My brother in Christ, thank you for serving this KZbin community and teaching us a valuable lesson in history.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

I appreciate that

[@darlenehoover6577]

Beag is determined! 😁 I made a pot of chicken and dumplins last night. Awesome stuff and a great immune system booster. Thank you for the video. I can never have enough of you guys. My tv plays yalls videos on low volume all day. Keeps me company and reminds me of my childhood growing up around farms. Yall take care and we love you over here in Georgia. 👋😊

[@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298]

Beagles are absolute food thieves, and one of the many reasons I'd personally never own one. Those dumplings look good, though.

[@coppulor6500]

@@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298 omg I can't believe the memory you just brought back. summary of story: my mom is swiss, my grandmother sent me a massive bar of my favorite chocolate which you could get here. She sent me that for my birthday (around 7-9 years old) and I was so pumped when I got off the bus that I had that monstrous bar of chocolate waiting for me at home. Couldn't wait to open. walked into my room and it wasn't on my little desk where it was that morning. It was on the floor shredded, most of it missing, wrapping and foil everywhere. our asshole beagle! LMAO. I was soooo pissed off. And, btw, apparently no ill effects eating all that chocolate.

[@parlapierrot]

TV for Cats and Kent Rollins for mental serenity.

[@pretendtobenormal8064]

Immune system booster... 👎 That's the language of snake oil salesmen.

[@melinda51565]

I absolutely love Cowboy Kent's videos more than anyone else on KZbin

[@Arminius420]

I have grown to love American western culture.

[@spidertoes26]

I loved my grandma's chicken n dumplins. When we were little, she'd make the dumplins by cutting our handprints in the dough. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@skyethewylder]

Oh my giddy aunt! This is SO gonna elevate my store bought rotisserie chicken and canned biscuit chicken and dumplings. My husband my well give me a blank check.

[@TJ-wz3tt]

​@@skyethewylder you've got this! He also has a one hour yeast roll recipe I cannot wait to try.

[@donaldeugenealford4080]

Grew up eating this every Sunday dinner when family gathered after church,that's when America was still America. Thanks for the fond memories Kent Rollins 👍🇺🇸😎

[@JohnMoldoch]

As opposed to?

[@no1brittbarbiefan]

​@@JohnMoldocha third world economic migrant magnet

[@Remynator]

I haven't eaten dumplings since both my Grandma passed ! This brought a tear to my eyes..

[@FleaChristenson]

I’ve made rabbit and dumplings a couple of times and it was sooooo good! I do remember going to Epcot with my grandparents back in the mid 80’s. There was a dust bowl exhibit. It was the only time I ever saw my grandpa cry. He and my grandma grew up in central Oklahoma.

[@iamsecond3625]

Me too!

[@mikewrasman5103]

No rabbit for me! You're killing Bugs Bunny!

[@iamsecond3625]

@@mikewrasman5103 hahahaha! Bugs Bunny isn't real.

[@lindasimons691]

I'm sure their family loved them dearly which made their hard times and pain worthwhile.

[@FleaChristenson]

@@mikewrasman5103 natures fast food

[@The_Oldguy]

I was born in OK, My Father & Mother, were born in OK, and both sets of my Grandparents were in the Land Rush (and yes they were sooners). I've seen my family's pictures and heard the stories about the dust bowl and depression. Okies were and still are strong people, tested over time with challenges that would break most people. I don't live in OK any longer, but I'm still proud to be called an Okie!

[@sharonwalberg5438]

Love Chicken and Dumplings and I love the shirt and you’re cute pups! Thanks for the dumplings , dogs and the dance!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Sharon for watching

[@1erinjames]

When times were tight, i remember my mother making chicken n dumplins for us. The meal would last for days. She made incredible chicken n dumplins !! We never went hungry, halleluYah!!!

[@77Cardinal]

Thanks for the gift of your teaching. So many of us are people who come from folks who had just enough of what they had to survive and made unforgettable meals out of it. My mother in law made us chicken and dumplings up in Wisconsin one summer. There was love in every bite. She cried at the airport when we had to leave. She's gone to glory now. I love you Loyce.

[@michellehill8895]

She sounded like a wonderful mother in law.

[@Joe_for_real]

Man! I came up pretty poor in Alaska, but my parents were from south of there and my mom made Chicken 'n dumplins for us. She didn't add cream, it was more like thick chicken soup with dumplings added. That said, I don't think I've had it since I was young and I am looking forward to making this soon. Thank you Ken.

[@andyhawaii2819]

I love your videos. I live in Honolulu and appreciate the country. My family extends to OK. You are the real deal. Thanks for showing the rest of the world what real outdoor cooking is about. ❤bless you my friend 🙏🏻

[@denbronco44]

Kent I wish you were a hunting guide or my grandpa. I could spend endless days listening to your stories and eating your amazing food. Your videos help bring some of the little joy in my life.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

I used to guide a lot of Elk hunters

[@denbronco44]

@@CowboyKentRollins Take me elk hunting.... lol 😆

[@cliffordpayne4795]

Love this channel! The food is amazing, and Mr Rollins, as a veteran myself, I appreciate you taking the time to recognize all those who’ve served!

[@karstenerdinger2167]

Amen to that!

[@adski1348]

Thank you for fighting for me and my family!

[@tonychandley1309]

Love it anytime someone shows appreciation to my brothers and sisters who served and is serving. To all the men and women that gave all so we can enjoy our freedoms today we salute you🍺🍻👍

[@carterlavergne6143]

thank you for you service

[@jaqoncee6670]

This reminded me why my parents said you can't eat at everyone's house. Even when we were hungry the animals were never near the food and we never touch our face when cooking

[@MtnBadger]

Hi, Mr Kent. This is the perfect time for this video, my mother tought me to make this as a kid, it's something that was a classic on the table during those days. Even though her dad was a butcher, with around 14 people at the table every day and especially during the Canadian winters, this was a hearty and filling meal. I've mentioned my mother to you in the past, 94yrs old and a retired nurse of 40+ years, sharing this is my tribute to her as she passed earlier this week. When she would make this, she'd make the larger, raised dumplings which were plump, tender, essentially steamed biscuits as she'd put large spoonfuls of the dough into the waiting pot with everyone else already in the pool and then the lid went on for a full 30 minutes and if you reached for it before then, you'd get cracked across the knuckles with a wooden spoon. 😆 "You'll ruin my dumplings... And I'll ruin you!" hahaha. But when the lid came off, the thick broth, tender chicken and heavenly dumplings wrap you in a warm blanket of love. She'd season the dumplings with herbs and the broth was perfectly seasoned and spiced, as well. Aftercthe first meal was gone, the second was just as good as she'd put the pot back on, add more dumplings and 30 minutes later, voia la! More perfection. I've had all variations of this dish, the hard, little dough balls that they call "dumplings" in different areas just doesn't cut it. Maybe they didn't have the patience for it and it got lost over the years but, this is a classic! Just make the biscuit recipe on the box of biscuit mix then put large table (desert size) spoons of it into the pot, makes a half dozen or so large dumplings (you can adjust the size, we tend to make them bigger) and when you serve them up and ladle a big helping of broth over that fluffy cloud from heaven, you understand how the slight amount of chicken can be forgiven. 😀 Today, we use as much as a whole chicken in that pot, lots of leftovers for future meals that can be canned or frozen 😉 My mother was a wealth of cooking knowledge, including cooking for the whole bunch at round up and slaughtering time and your shoes reminds me of that all the time... Thanks for keeping me in touch with such great memories. ❤️ I'm sure I'm not the only one here who feels that way.

[@russellrobinson505]

Sorry for the loss of your mother..nurses have a special place in my heart.. love chicken and dumplings! Got lucky enough to meet the best lady on earth! Her chicken and dumplings are just like Mom made!

[@MtnBadger]

@@russellrobinson505 Thanks, her dumplings were the size of a russet potato 🥔 😆 And great covered with that goodness.

[@DeebeeNonya]

@Boomer Taylor I am so sorry for your loss! I pray that the memories of your mama brings you comfort during this tough time.

[@MtnBadger]

@@DeebeeNonya Thanks. She's at peace, had 94 years. I just need to make some chicken and *raised* dumplings in her honor... 😆

[@SledDog5678]

Boomer, Sorry for your loss but so happy for your mama. All the amazing experiences she is enjoying on "the other side." Her family, friends and pets reunions, the beautiful geography of where she is.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

My dad and his siblings lived through the Great Depression in Alberta, on a farm. So did my (late) mother's family. I'm sure they were aware of cooking that would make things go farther. Their parents had to be very resourceful, like many families had to be, back then. That is some really good classic country cooking. Cheers, Kent and Shannon!

[@blainclatworthy5423]

Both my parents were born and raised on Farms in Southern Ontario during the Depression.

[@donharris1923]

The folks I called ‘dad and mom’ [maternal grandparents since the ‘raised’ me and my brothers and sisters] were born in 1916 in a small Indiana town on the Wabash River and on a ‘dirt farm’ just outside the central Illinois city I grew up in respectively. They got married at the height of the Great Depression, both lost brothers in World War Two then lived to see men walk on the moon and me graduate college, the first in the family. ‘Mom’ never cooked ‘fancy’ just simple ‘farm food’ that always landed on the table hot, lots of garden grown vegetables and ‘put meat on your ribs including a good deal of chicken and dumplings during the year but especially in the winter. Maybe it’s just looking back nostalgically to the 1960s and 70s when I was a boy but those dinners were the best I ever ate and I’ve been in some great restaurants around the world. Thanks for paying tribute to those great, patient, tough and hard licks folks like my ‘mom and dad’ Mr. Rollins.

[@nicholasburd3369]

Hi Kent, I’m an American living and working all the way over in Shanghai, China. I really enjoy your videos for how wholesome and informative they are. You convinced me to get a cast iron skillet and I used the tips in your cast iron care video to keep it maintained. I really love your food suggestions, and my grandma made the best chicken and dumplings. Now I know what’s for dinner tonight. 😂

[@CathyHautz04]

This is one of those meals that gives you peace and love 💕

[@314simplebtich]

I would love to be on a trail with this cook. Horses and cowboy poetry, sleeping under the stars and singing to the live stock to settle their nerves. 😮

[@paulmarcus2980]

your channel is helping me through the worst time of my life thank you guy's for all y'all do!!

[@ANGELxINxDESARKNS]

Stay strong, Paul

[@adski1348]

If you wanna chat Paul, we will listen!! You ain't alone brother!

[@avengernemesis7990]

Hi Paul Sending you greetings from Adelaide, Australia 🇦🇺 ♥️

[@barbryll8596]

Hang in there!

[@theragechild]

Hope things have gotten better Paul, please stay strong and always keep striving for happiness even when it looks bleak, there can always be a light through the darkness.

[@lindarussell6311]

My Mom used to save backs, necks and wings for her dumplings. (No big chicken peices, those were fried up for a previous meal.) After cooking pull the meat off the bones, put it back in the pot. She made the dumpling without butter and thinned it to a thick batter that she spooned in a little at a time.

[@guardiandevil3]

My great grandma and grandad went through the depression here in Texas. This reminds me of her and how she would feed anyone who would come to the table.

[@sew75962]

Chicken and dumplings is my go to recipe when the temps drop outside. Such a good cold weather meal!

[@kevinoneill41]

Yep love them chicken & dumplins. With carrots, peas, and some sweet corn

[@fabtasticfitnesswithnakia]

I LOVE EVERYTHING about this video so much!! 🥰 The rewind spin🤣 the chicken thief 🐾😂, the right time dumpling dance😆 all had me cracking up laughing! Love the stories/history info also! I’m definitely making chicken & dumplings this week because of how delicious yours look! Kent you are SUPER GREAT! You & your dogs put a big smile on my face & heart! THANK YOU!! Many blessings to you! 🙏❤️

[@EJGentleman]

What a wonderful dish. And more to all those who came before and took such good care of people.

[@The_Timinator]

My Mom is going to make hers this Weekend with my Left Over Apple Smoked Whole Chicken, She uses Bisquick because she's Canadian and that's how she was taught... she also uses lots of Carrots and Celery and Onion and any other Veggie depending on how many people need to be fed, some fresh Thyme and Rosemary really make this an Over the Top awesome Meal.

[@janonthemtn]

His recipe for biscuits is healthy. Bisquick has unhealthy seed oils in it. See video by Dr Chris Knobbe MD on seed oils And see Tucker Goodrich videos too

[@RTCrmCreative]

Tried many versions but green pepper toward the end of boiling chicken had the best flavor to me...😋

[@adk_girl70]

Love the towel!

[@andyhawaii2819]

I love that the pets get time out like kids. It’s so awesome.😅

[@Ok-Mardy]

I tip my hat to all the depression Era and dust bowl Era folks that may still be alive to Cowboy Kent being a fellow Okie we know exactly what your talking about it's in our blood!♡

[@susan_elizabeth]

Chicken and dumplings is one of my all-time favorite dishes! Now, your recipe is different from the recipe I have made for 45 years, but I'm definitely going to give it a shot. Thanks, you two!

[@ditto1958]

Same here

[@jpdesertrunner]

My Grandpa made the best chicken and dumplings and he served it with this real peppered rice that he always cooked perfectly. The only twist was his dumplings were more like long and thinner almost like pasta but still were thick enough to hold up and not turn mushy. I miss that man so much I would give anything to be able walk back in my Grandparents old house about 1:30 on a Sunday afternoon seeing him cooking and hearing whatever NFL game he was watching and him give me a big old hug. Thank God my Grandmother is still hear, I miss you Grandpa and yes unfortunately the Falcons still suck and the Hawks are as inconsistent as ever but the Braves and Bulldogs both won a Championship this past year.

[@IanF0311]

Kent just want to say always appreciate the end of the videos when you thank men and women like myself who are currently serving or who have already served. Discovered your videos during Covid when we were stuck in our barracks rooms with nothing to do and can say your attitude helped me a lot and gave me plenty of recipes make for the lady in my life when I go home. Thank you Kent.

[@KingofCrusher]

Yeah this dude rules, unites everyone. I'm as liberal and atheist as they come and I can't get enough of this guy! He's not quite as amazing as Townsends, but that's a pretty high bar so no shade on him.

[@valor101arise]

We are all grateful for the sacrifice you've made for our nation. Thankyou!

[@jerrypurdy3090]

Thanks for your service. Army, Signal Corps, 1971-75. The fun times. I'm Not Jerry but his dad. My mom made her chicken and dumplings the same way with plenty of carrot chunks, celery and at times a red or green pepper. Now as its grocery day tomorrow have more to add!

[@melodienaber3238]

Thank you for your service to our country 🙏.

[@sm3296]

A cooking show just ain’t complete without a chicken thief. 😂

[@mrarmtrundle]

I just saw this video today and now I’m so full of the most delicious soup I’ve ever made that I think I’m going to pop! This is the absolute best soup I have ever eaten. You ALL need to make this right now! Thank you thank you for giving us this gift!

[@twinsfromaustin]

Kent, you are an awesome person. I wish success to you and your family.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Nothing better on any day of the week!!! Thanks for sharing with us Kent and Shannon. Stay safe, Fred.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks my friend and God Bless you

[@bonniepwtf]

I love dumplings so much & this meal is one of my favorites from you. It looked so delicious. Beag was playing the role of a chicken 🐔 bandit today! Little Major was only grumpy because you're making fun of his grandiose mustache. Love you guys❤

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

I just made this, with two modifications: I added an onion along with the celery and carrots; and instead of just adding butter to the soup I made a roux beforehand and dropped it in. As for the spices, I have a Cajun blend that I mixed up last month. Turned out great, and my kids both enjoyed it. Thank you, sir!

[@marter2006]

Some of my family are from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Mississippi…so I love this channel a lot

[@larag4646]

I made this. Then about two weeks later I made it again because everyone wanted to have more! About a month later, now I'm thinking about making it again haha

[@fionajane56]

Your recipes are so good and the history of them is priceless

[@thyslop1737]

Just that first picture at the opening and it already looks awesome.

[@stevenmassey2276]

Without a doubt, the best recipe for chicken and dumplings on the planet. I have made it a few times and never get tired of it. My parents were depression era kids and my dad was in WWII at the end. My grandma made simple, but hearty meals with whatever they had. She fed transient men with whatever she had. "The Lord fed 5000 with 5 loaves and 2 fish, I have enough to feed someone who is hungry." was her reply if anyone commented. Thank you for honoring those who preceded us and provided the means for us to thrive. Thank you for your videos and motivation.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

True comfort food at its best

[@stevenmassey2276]

Absolutely! I made a batch this morning! It’s a great meal any day, summer or winter. I grew up in the South, but now live in northern New England. It’s chilly. This hits the spot!

[@andrewgable7273]

My all time favorite eats, chicken -n-dumplings. I've had quite a few great family dinners over the years eating that. Great food, great family dinner, what more could one ask for??? I know, pass the pot, I need another helping of that!!!! Thanks Kent!!!!

[@rhainaweissehexe3899]

That was interesting to watch. Your kitchen helpers are cute too. I grew up in a European Family, but I enjoy watching your show. I love to cook and bake. Your show has a bit of America history to it. Ty 👍🇺🇸😊

[@okiecustompew]

This is one of my all time favorites right here! I love me some chicken and dumplins!

[@laurelsaemerow]

It is 315pm Chase BC.Canada .DearKent Rollins This is Laurel and Henry ,we watch your show .we love both of you . PIease keep up your good work .Your recipes and humor.

[@retrotvandfunfacts]

Every meal you, make every bite you take, your dogs will be watching you.

[@mosesowei9304]

👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆I am definitely happy to have met Dr eromosele on KZbin channel. You have done a great improvement in my life . Thanks for curing my genital herpes completely. May God continue to bless Dr eromosele

[@GenXtothe7thPower]

My favorite! This is something I always do with Turkey leftovers! Looks delicious

[@Destrado_]

I cooked this today for my family and it was a hit! I improvised somewhat on ingredients I didn't have readily available (buttermilk subbed by just milk) made the dumplings from scratch using the written recipe. I won't make chicken and dumpling any other way from now on.

[@lynetteathey7230]

I have not seen Chicken and Dumplings done this why...Can't wait to try it! Thank you Cowboy Kent Rollins, Miss Shannon, your fur & feather babies!!

[@Namugaseum]

I am wholly committed to this food journey Momma is on. It’s just a pure joy to see her enjoy new foods she doesn’t normally make. As a crunchy nut, I find it inspiring.

[@Amac07]

All of my grandmother's recipes were either from the depression or pennsylvania dutch (my family was Amish until a few generations ago). This is something she always made. Only slightly different. Her dumplings were a bit bigger and that is really the only difference I see. One of my favorite dishes. Just holds so many memories for me. Great video as always. So glad to see when you upload a new video!

[@nobodyspecial4702]

Pennsylvania Dutch version tends to use a rolled and cut dumpling, maybe 1/4" thick or so by 2 inch square and is called either bot boi or eintopf, depending on the region

[@j.k.2048]

I’m a few days late. But Cowboy Kent, you make food that moves people in their soul. This is love in a bowl. Thank you and Shannon for what y’all do!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks J.K. for watching

[@emperorwang0861]

My great aunt was legendary in our family for her chicken and dumplings. At every gathering, shed bring a big pot and we would all enjoy it. This video reminds me of fond memories, thank you sir

[@BlueArisen]

Kent's recipes really light a fire in my aching soul. reminds me of the great people I've had the chance to know and how we would share great meals with each other.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Food, family and friends a recipe for happiness

[@miketyler49]

Chicken and dumplings are such a good meal, my granddaddy used to make squirrel and dumplings it’s just bring back memories of being young and spending time with family and learning the good old ways, Kent thanks for all you do for KZbin and America, God bless you and Shannon. keep the videos a coming

[@dcs4555]

yes, the only 2x i've made dumplings (after a phone call to mother) was for squirrel dumplings. my wife and daughter wouldn't even consider it, so its been 25yrs ago at least.

[@loufolse7170]

Man LOVE, LOVE, LOVE me some chicken and dumplings! Awesome job Kent! Looks incredibly delicious! Thank you, Shannon and the pups for what you guys do! Keep up the great work.

[@carolmaplesden916]

Real nice there cowboy Kent My momma made thee best chicken and dumplins She was born in 1934 is broken bow Oklahoma was mostly Choctaw and lived through the depression and a real survivalist worked real hard She raised and butchered the children Thank you and hats off to you too 🎉🙏

[@Mich-pm6vi]

❤❤❤❤❤Love you Mr. Kent Rollins!!! Been following you since I saw you on the Food Network!!! I praise you live a mighty long life so we can not only continue to watch you but enjoy your presence and stories of memories past! We are so lucky and fortunate to have you share your life and recipes while calling us and including us all as your family!❤❤❤❤❤GOD BLESS SIR AND YOUR FAMILY!

[@Chuck5653]

One of the best memories I have was of my mom. She grew up during the depression and never wasted any food. With raising five kids alone after dad died (at 51) that was a bit easier, since there was seldom much left after a dinner. If we had a couple of chickens for dinner, or a turkey, she would spend a lot of time after the meal stripping the carcass of every scrap of meat for chicken and dumplings, or some homemade soup. She taught my wife, and I, at 70 am STILL eating mom's soups by my wife's hand and training. Mr. Rollins, this is a GREAT video, and one that brings back memories I cherish. Thank you!

[@lydialas8756]

@Hello Charles how are you doing

[@shiner_man]

Wow! I just have to say this video brings back lots of good memories. My mom ('30) and papa ('27) were country folk born and raised on farms in Milam Co. Texas. Mom got her recipes from her mom. What made me smile while watching the video was when you were making the dough. My wife and I still have pictures of our three boys making dough with their MeMa. She had to put stepping stools by the kitchen table, so they could be high enough to sling that flour! Boy howdy, did they ever make some messes. Their little faces, blonde hair and clothes would be covered in flour. Papa would always tell those boys, their chicken and dumplings were better than their MeMa's. Mom passed away in 2021 and our boys are in their mid to late 30's now, and they still cook up some of her recipes! Thanks for the video.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks for watching

[@nathanielpeebles9580]

I love your show. I haven't tried this recipe yet but I will. Never realized how my mom fed 5 kids lol. You helped me fix my cast iron skillet and get those eggs slippy!

[@K.Lovelace1968]

Oh my goodness, this is making me crave chicken & dumplings, I remember when mommy used to make them, they were so good, she made them just like you did... I'm salivating all over the place right now..

[@lauracondo8151]

This is so close to my Grandmother’s recipe I can’t believed it!! Thank you!!! You gave me such a warm and loving memory.

[@9479firemedic]

I've made this recipe three times so far. Once I did it with chicken and twice it's been with pheasant. The pheasant is a way better bird than chicken. My vegetarian stepdaughter really likes my vegetarian twist on it using vegetable stock and chunks of celery, onion, mushroom, and celery. Thanks for the recipe. Hands down the best chicken and dumplings recipe I've found.

[@mikelopez9817]

As a veteran myself, sir, my hat off to you and your delicious recipes! thank you so much for sharing, not just your recipes but your wonderful heart warming stories too. Looking forward to additional videos from you. God bless.

[@BeautifulGalaxy2]

What does it even mean anymore

[@jaredmarcengill8768]

My mother in law makes it and it will pull you out of a depression. Good stuff

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Comfort food at its best

[@jblimkemann]

Watching this brought back a lot of memories of listening to my grandparents. Thanks Kent!!

[@DerilVStubenrod]

Kent, thank you for just being you. Your simply wholesome and great recipes feed not only the body, but the soul too.

[@DeverVision]

Love the videos. You guys put more then just food cooking into each video. Something about the energy you guys have. Just makes me feel good. 😄

[@aguythatworkstoomuch4624]

I’m gonna make this tomorrow for my lady. I’m sure we are gonna love it! It looks amazing Kent! Thanks for the amazing recipes

[@imeldahiggins-wiffle8302]

Kent...always a pleasure to watch your videos!!! The dogs and your interactions with them totally make it awesome!!! My dogs are my biggest fans...when I'm in the kitchen!!!! Thank you!!! And I LOVE that you ALWAYS have your American flag flying!!!!!

[@Twofrogs2]

I am 2:30 into my first time watching this channel, and hit pause to tell you I just subscribed. It's a pleasure to watch a good old intuitive cook.