Quick Chicken and Dumplings

My kids have grown up with this quick version which is one of their favorites. 

April 08, 2021

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken pieces (whole bird, or leg quarters or a combination)
  • black peppercorns
  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 carrots, sliced into coins
  • 2 cups Bisquick mix
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • chopped parsley, optional

Preparation

1. Place chicken in large saucepan and cover with water. Add peppercorns and onion. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to barely a simmer and cook for up to 3 hours unti stock is reduced and brown. Drain reserving meat. Take meat off the bones and discard bones and skin. You should have about 4-5 cups chicken stock. 

2. Return stock to sauce pan. Add chicken and carrots. Cook 10 minutes. Combine Bisquick and milk and cheese. Stir gently. Drop spoonfuls of bisquick onto simmer stock. Cook 10 minutes uncovered. Cover, cook 10 more minutes. Serve. 

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken pieces (whole bird, or leg quarters or a combination)
  • black peppercorns
  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 carrots, sliced into coins
  • 2 cups Bisquick mix
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • chopped parsley, optional
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