One of our favorite soups to eat when it is cold is my husbands grandmothers chicken and dumplings. This can take several hours for the whole process. I decided to try and make a crock pot version so we could have it on a day we are just a little busier. I am always looking for new crock pot recipes to try and make my life easier at dinner time. The family enjoyed it and I think I will make this again from time to time. It was perfect on this really cold night to warm us up.
Ultimate comfort food to feed your soul!
Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
4-5 chicken breasts
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
6-8 medium potatoes, diced
large can of cream of chicken soup
Jiffy or Bisquick, make according to directions on package
salt and pepper to taste
chicken broth or bouillon
Place chicken breast into your crock pot. Add chicken broth or bouillon and water (I used 4 boullion cubes) and add celery, carrots, potatoes, and cream of chicken soup. Simmer on low for 6-8 hours. I cooked the chicken breasts whole and took out and shredded and added back into the crock pot. About 30 minutes before done make dumplings and drop by spoonfuls on top and allow to cook until done on high. Spoon into bowls and enjoy!
Is it really Thursday already? Is it really November 1st? Wow, my week has been super crazy and super stressful. The beginning of the week we were all stuck in the house due to Hurricane Sandy threatening our area. Thank goodness the predictions were not spot on this time. We dodged a bullet here in our area but so many are still struggling in the northeast. My thoughts and prayers to everyone who has been affected by this massive storm. My Dad had some health issues this week and ended up in the ICU for a couple days. His heart just needed a little extra help so he had surgery yesterday for a pacemaker. He is home resting now and I can not express how thankful I am for that. My parents are my world and I cannot imagine my life without either one of them in it. While he was under the weather this past weekend I took my parents a little dinner. My family absolutely loves this.

Chop potatoes, carrots, and celery and place in a casserole dish. Chop chicken breast and combine. Empty cream of chicken soup in a separate bowl with chicken broth and water. Mix until combined (may be a little lumpy but that is ok) Cover and bake in a 400 degree oven for about 40 minutes or until chicken and veggies are done. Top with your favorite biscuits and return the the oven until done.
Ultimate Comfort Food!
Chicken Pot Pie
2-3 chicken breasts choppped
8-10 medium sized potatoes
4 carrots
3 stalks of celery
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 can of chicken broth
biscuit mix or canned biscuits
salt and pepper or any other seasoning you prefer
Peel and dice the potatoes, peel and slice the carrots, dice the celery and add with the chicken into a 9x13 casserole dish. Pour over 1 can of cream of chicken soup with one can of water and a can of chicken broth. Season and cover with aluminum foil and cook in a 400 degree oven for about 40 minutes or until veggies are tender. Remove from oven and place your biscuits on top and place back in the oven. Cook until they are done.
Also wanted to share a picture of my little rock star. Since Mommy was at the hospital, I missed her Halloween :( Her Daddy stepped up to the plate and took her out and she didn't even notice Mommy wasn't there. Mommy was supposed to wear the witches hat while trick or treating, so Daddy had to do it ! Sure do love that man!
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This recipe has been in my husband's family for a very long time. I was unsure of where this recipe originated until recently we were told it was his Grandmothers recipe. Ultimate comfort food and we crave this when the weather gets colder. I have changed it up just a bit to make it easier and quicker to make. My mother in law makes hers with a whole chicken and I just use chicken breasts. I have used a whole chicken but to me it is just as good with the chicken breasts. I have to admit that I cannot make dumplings like the hubby. He learned how to do this from his Mom and I just cannot compete with it. I can make them but he just puts that extra whammy in them that takes them over the top.
I know the traditional chicken and dumplings have the dumplings already in the soup. With this recipe the dumplings are made in a separate pot. The dumplings are the star here and honestly we could just eat the dumplings with a little soup poured over them. Oh my!
Grandma Haydon's Chicken and Dumplings
5 chicken breasts
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 carrots, sliced
chopped onion, about 1/8 cup
8-10 medium potatoes, diced
large can of cream of chicken soup
Jiffy or Bisquick, make according to directions on package
salt and pepper to taste
water or chicken broth or bouillon
Add the chicken breast to water or broth, bring to a boil and add celery, carrots, and onions. Once chicken is done remove and add potatoes. Cook until done, add chopped chicken and cream of chicken soup. Season with salt and pepper and simmer. While simmering add water or broth to a separate pan and drop dumplings by spoonfuls once its boiling. You want this to be a slow boil, once done on one side, flip and continue to cook. Check to make sure done with a fork. We place the dumplings in a dish and once all are done add to bowl of soup. Enjoy!
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