Homemade Dumplings

I love dumplings.  Thick, chewy, doughy dumplings.  What a comfort food.  We had them last week and I thought you might like to see how easy they are to make.  My mom introduced me to a super easy recipe that the kids love.  And, I'd love to share it with you!

You need 4 things.

Yes, I know, this is only 2 things.  Keep reading!

A roll of biscuits.  I like the butter flavor ones.
Flour
Chicken broth
Chicken (this time around I used chicken thighs, but you can use white meat or even just canned chicken)

Boil your broth.  When it starts to boil, throw in the chicken (IF you need to cook it.  If you are using canned chicken, add it LAST).  I only used a small amount of broth this time....I had about half of a box left.  I added water and when the chicken cooked, it made more broth.  See how cheap this recipe can be?

While your chicken is cooking, start on the dumplings.  Easy.  Grab a biscuit from the can.  Dip the entire thing in flour.  Flatten it with your fingers.  Cut it into fourths with a pizza cutter.  There's ya some dumplins'. 

Next step.  Keep your kids out of the flour.

When the chicken is done cooking, remove it and throw the dumplings into the boiling broth.  Maybe not throw, but you get the point.  They will sink (unless, like me, you don't have a ton of broth in there...which is ok as long as it's not too dry).  When they are done, they will rise to the top.

Shred the chicken and add it to the mix.  You are done.  Enjoy!

Mmmmmmmm, just like Cracker Barrel!