It's hard to beat a big bowl of chicken and dumplings when comfort food is in order. Here are some of our best recipes, including thick, rich stews, broth-based soups and even a bubbly casserole!
Our Best Chicken and Dumplings Recipes
Updated on Dec. 09, 2021
The Best Chicken & Dumplings
Homemade chicken and dumplings harken back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured those cute little balls of dough swimming in hot, rich broth. —Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona
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Apple Cider Chicken 'n' Dumplings
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this recipe one fall when I had an abundance of apple cider. Adding some to a down-home classic was a delectable decision.
—Margaret Sumner-Wichmann, Questa, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 721 calories, 27g fat (11g saturated fat), 220mg cholesterol, 1548mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 50g protein.
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Chipotle Chicken Soup with Cornmeal Dumplings
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I combined two of my favorite recipes and came up with this filling soup that has a Tex-Mex flair. The cornmeal dumplings are the perfect finishing touch. —Nancy Granaman, Burlington, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 356 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 808mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein.
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Crock-Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a homey dish that people just can't wait to dive in to! Yes, you can have slow-cooker chicken and dumplings. The homemade classic takes a bit of work but is certainly worth it. —Daniel Anderson, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 dumpling with 1 cup sauce: 370 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 1245mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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Corn Chowder with Dumplings
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a spiced-up version of my favorite corn chowder. The first time I added dumplings, my husband declared them awesome! —Shannon Kohn, Simpsonville, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 577 calories, 29g fat (16g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 1424mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 7g fiber), 14g protein.
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Easy Chicken and Dumplings
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Using precooked chicken and ready-made biscuits, this hearty dish is comfort food made simple. It's the perfect way to warm up on chilly nights. —Lakeya Astwood, Schenectady, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 420 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 1443mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein.
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Chicken and Dumpling Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This classic, savory casserole is one of my husband's favorites. He loves the fluffy dumplings with plenty of gravy. The basil adds just the right flavor and makes the whole house smell so good while this dish bakes. —Sue Mackey, Jackson, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 393 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1313mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.
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Chicken and Dumplings
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
8 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch hearken back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured those cute little balls of dough swimming in hot, rich broth. It's one of those types of soup you'll want to eat again and again. —Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 470 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 892mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.
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Chicken and Dumplings
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Perfect for fall nights, my simple version of comforting chicken and dumplings is speedy, low in fat and a delicious one-dish meal. —Nancy Tuck, Elk Falls, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 260 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 964mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.
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Healthy Chicken Dumpling Soup
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband was fooled with this low-fat recipe and I'm sure your family will be, too! A savory broth, hearty chicken and rich dumplings all add up to comforting flavor. —Brenda White of Morrison, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 363 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 900mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 42g protein.
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Yummy Chicken and Dumpling Soup
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Chicken and dumpling soup is a classic that every cook should have in their recipe box and this version is tried and true. My husband is not very fond of leftovers, but says he would eat this every day of the week if I let him. —Morgan Byers, Berkley, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 353 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 1111mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
