Classic Chicken and Dumplings – Using Cream of Anything Mix

🍗 Classic Chicken and Dumplings

Made with Your Cream of Anything Mix!

"In light of the new Campbell's Soup information…" 🥣✨

⏱️ 1 Hour

🍗 6-8 Servings

🥣 Uses Mix!

⭐ Comfort Food

⭐ Family Favorite!

📌 In This Guide

• Introduction
• Ingredients
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Dumpling Options
• Pro Tips
• FAQ

🍗 The Ultimate Comfort Food

Chicken and dumplings is the ultimate comfort food. Tender chicken, creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings – all made with your homemade cream of anything mix. This is the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out.

📦 Ingredients

For Chicken and Dumplings

• 🍗 3-4 lbs chicken thighs or a whole chicken
• 🧅 1 onion – Diced
• 🧄 3 cloves garlic – Minced
• 🥣 ⅔ cup cream of anything mix
• 💧 2 cups chicken broth
• 🥛 1 cup milk or cream
• 🧂 Salt and pepper – To taste
• 🌿 Fresh herbs (optional) – Thyme, parsley

For Dumplings

• 🍞 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 🥄 2 tsp baking powder
• 🧂 ½ tsp salt
• 🧈 2 tbsp butter – Cold, cut in
• 🥛 ¾ cup milk

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Cook the Chicken

In a large pot, cook chicken with onion and garlic until chicken is done and onions are soft. Remove chicken, shred, and set aside.

Step 2

Make the Creamy Base

In the same pot, whisk together ⅔ cup cream of anything mix with broth and milk. Bring to a simmer until thickened.

Step 3

Return Chicken

Add shredded chicken back to the pot. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.

Step 4

Make Dumplings

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter. Add milk and stir until just combined.

Step 5

Cook Dumplings

Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes without lifting the lid.

Step 6

Serve

Serve hot with fresh herbs on top.

💡 Pro Tip: "I use 1/3 cup of the dry mix and slowly add in cream, milk or water until I reach my desired consistency." – This recipe uses the mix perfectly!

📄 Classic Chicken and Dumplings – Full Recipe

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INGREDIENTS:
- 3-4 lbs chicken thighs or whole chicken
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅔ cup cream of anything mix
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional)

DUMPLINGS:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter (cold)
- ¾ cup milk

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Cook chicken with onion and garlic
2. Shred chicken, set aside
3. Whisk cream of anything mix with broth and milk
4. Return chicken to pot
5. Make dumpling dough
6. Drop spoonfuls into simmering broth
7. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes
8. Serve hot

"In light of the new Campbell's Soup 
information… I thought I would share 
my cream of anything dry mix again." 🥣✨
    

🧈 Dumpling Options

• 🍞 Classic Drop Dumplings – Fluffy and tender
• 🫓 Rolled Dumplings – Roll out and cut into squares
• 🌿 Herb Dumplings – Add fresh herbs to the dough
• 🧀 Cheese Dumplings – Add shredded cheddar

💡 Pro Tips

• 🥣 Use your cream of anything mix – It's perfect for this!
• 🍗 Dark meat is best – Chicken thighs stay moist and flavorful
• 🔄 Don't overmix dumplings – Overmixing makes them tough
• 🧊 Keep the lid on – Don't peek while dumplings cook
• 🌿 Fresh herbs – Add at the end for brightness

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Can I use chicken breasts?
Yes, but thighs stay more moist.

❓ What if I don't have cream of anything mix?
Use the recipe to make it!

❓ Can I make this ahead?
Yes, it reheats beautifully.

❓ Why are my dumplings tough?
Overmixing the dough is the most common cause.

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