Name: SHORT CUT SOUTHERN CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 48 oz. chicken stock; 3/4 box of Anne's Frozen Dumplings Frozen dumplings (or Mary Hill Dumplings -- either brand works); 2 c. Pulled / Rotisserie Chicken; 3 celery stalks (1 c.); 1 small onion (1 c.); 1 c. matchstick carrots; 2 cans of milk; 1 can cream of chicken soup; 1 can cream of celery soup; 1 TBL olive oil; 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning

These ain’t ya mama’s dumplings, but I did learn this SOUTHERN CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS hack from a sweet-as-pie southern lady….and they’re heavenly.

SHORT CUT SOUTHERN CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS

These ain't ya mama's dumplings, but I did learn this SOUTHERN CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS hack from a sweet-as-pie southern lady....and they're heavenly.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

48 oz. chicken stock
3/4 box of Anne's Frozen Dumplings Frozen dumplings (or Mary Hill Dumplings -- either brand works)
2 c. Pulled / Rotisserie Chicken
3 celery stalks (1 c.)
1 small onion (1 c.)
1 c. matchstick carrots
2 cans of milk
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 TBL olive oil
1 tsp. Italian Seasoning

Instructions

Dice chicken into small bite sized pieces. Set aside,

Over medium-high heat, heat oil in a large stock pot (soup pot). Dice celery & onion and add to pot. Sautee until both are softened & onion is translucent.
Add carrots and Italian Seasoning, stir.
Add both cans of soup & milk. Mix well.
Add broth and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
Once boiling add frozen dumplings by breaking each dumpling strip into about 4 pieces & dropping into boiling soup.
Stir after adding every few strips to ensure the dumplings don't go straight to the bottom and stick together.
Once about 1/2 - 3/4 of the frozen dumplings have been added to the pot & stirred well, bring the soup back up to a low boil. Then, stirring frequently, keep soup at a low boil until the dumplings have cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.

Add chicken at this point & ample salt and pepper.
Then, turn off pot. Cover with a lid and let the dumplings sit for 15 minutes to fully plump. Enjoy!

Notes

NOTE: you can always add additional stock to thin soup out to your liking.
SHORT CUT: buy pre-cut onions & celery at the store for super quick dump & cook!

SHORT CUT SOUTHERN CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS