Bro, sorry of topic with the video but I have to really thank you man. 2 years ago I made my first bread thanks to your tutorials, and never stopped since. Yesterday I made bread for my mom and dad and they were so happy. Its a great feeling to give great food to people we love. Thank you so much :)
Chef, the morning you posted this I asked my 73yo grandma what she wanted for dinner. Before I even saw you posted this she told me chicken and dumplings! Tonight I made this for my grandparents, mother, and my girlfriend. My grandma who doesn’t eat a whole lot ate TWO bowls. This is truly one of the best meals I’ve ever made and the credit goes purely to you. Thank you so much.
A good recipe and tutorial yes. You also made the effort to watch, learn, buy the ingredients and cook then serve the meal for yourself those you love. Give yourself far more credit. Keep cooking. ; )
@@BrianLagerstromdumpers? Lmao I just know I would have such a good time messing around with you and my friend group while our wives roll their eyes 😂 (we cook together and mess around frequently)
My kids are of retirement age now and they had this dish about once a week while growing up. Back then, we just started with a whole chicken but I like your idea better.
Yeah this version is basically like a pot pie. Usually chicken and dumplings is just gravy/broth with chicken in it and then the dumplings. Like a whole chicken gets boiled to cook it and make your stock then its pulled from the bone and shredded, stock reduced and tickened ro your desired consistency and dumplings dropped in to cook. In the deep south states they make these big ass thick square shaped noodles and call those dumplings. It's really chicken and noodles though. Real dumplings are just like these in the video.
Yes, I agree..in fact, there are several brands of flat egg noodles that are marketed as “dumplings.” All these alleged “experts” on southern dumplings don’t know what they’re talking about, as most of them are describing noodles, not dumplings, and why can’t someone have an interpretation that’s slightly different without it being deemed “wrong,” which it certainly is not?? This is certainly pot pie influenced, but pot pie crust uses oh, what is it, cornstarch I believe for that crumbly texture. If it’s delicious and has floury, fluffy, rich “dumplings” on top, why can’t he call it dumplings? Geez..ppl are so intolerant lately..@@Appalachianasshole41
You really hit a nostalgic nerve with this one, Brian. I loved my mother's chicken and dumplings. All I wanted was a bowl of her light-as-air dumplings, forget the chicken and whatever else she put in. I never got the recipe from her and she passed way too young. I'll be making your recipe soon. Thanks for the memories!
I can't love this enough. I grew up on chicken and dumplings - the hen was pulled from the barn yard and into the pot on the wood stove. I make my own updated version that includes - wine and poultry seasoning 😀 I also add a pinch of sage and poultry seasoning to my dumplings. I've never made it with cream, I may have to try it.
YES! Finally another cook who uses poultry seasoning in their soup! I’ve been using it for years and it takes ordinary chicken soup to the next level, with just a hint of thanksgiving stuffing flavor. This is almost exactly how I make my chicken and dumplings, perfect for a snowy evening. 😊
We've decided to do more family home cooking this year so I made this for the first time today. I bungled a couple of details but it still turned out incredible! Great recipe, and thanks for all the helpful tips about knife skills too. 💪🏼🙌🏼
My grandmother made chicken and dumplings and it was a family recipe using a whole chicken but no peas. The dumplings were made using Bisquick, set a timer and don’t lift the lid! There is probably a recipe on the Bisquick box even today. When I saw you cut into that dumpling it was perfection. Thanks for the memory.
Amen for adding Poultry seasoning . I learned this one year making pot of chicken noodle soup . It adds so much good flavor 😊 Bri thanks for always lookin so Kleen ☝🏻
One of my favorite winter weekend dinners. Just a perfect "it's cold outside and I wanna eat something warm and wonderful" dish. Thanks for your version - I'll have to give it a try.
The video name immediately took me back to my grandma’s kitchen many years ago. Thank you. But her chicken and dumplings looked totally different. I recall bone in pieces of chicken and not so many veggies. Her version was delicious - a family fav. I’m sure yours is equally amazing - just different. Thanks!
I was going to comment exactly the same. I loved my grandmother's version when I was a kid. There were carrots and probably celery and onion, but hers included sliced hard boiled eggs and did not have green peas. I'll have to try this recipe and see how it compares. Definitely nostalgia food!
Love this recipe, so homey and comforting! After making it a couple of times one tip is that you’re using a deeper pot, or are finding the dumpers aren’t cooking right-throwing it in the oven to bake for 10-15 minutes works wonders!
Chicken and dumplings are my favorite. My grandma made the dumplings with Bisquick. This is basically my recipe, though I have never used fennel or garlic in it. Will have to give that a go next time.
My mother used to make chicken and dumplings, but I never knew how she made it. Well, Brian, those are her dumplings!!! Thank you, now I can go make a big pot of them!
This brings back precious memories of my late great grandmother and late grandmother (mother and daughter) making chicken and dumplings in the 1970s and 80s. They cooked fresh chickens from their back yard and vegetables from their neighbors' gardens. These two phenomenal women made blankets from those old foot pedal sewing machines and the best homemade biscuits and cinnamon rolls. I was the one always in the kitchen watching, tasting, and learning how to cook without measurements. Great recipe Brian!
I didn't grow up eating it but loved when I had it an aunts house a few times. I made it a staple in my own home. I'm going to add wine next time I make it!
Didn't know you're a Chef. I was just browsing You Tube for a fluffy dumpling for the chicken and dumplings I made. I was drawn to this video. I made them. 0MG ! I will forever use your recipe. fluffy, light texture, delicious. I did Sift the dry ingredients and cook for 20 minutes. Wow, delicious.
I absolutely adore chicken and dumplings. I'd be making these tonight but I have the dough ready for your Detroit Pizzas. I'll definitely make these next week. Thanks, Bri.
I am four months pregnant and this was perfect and needed! I woke up craving them and found your video. Baby and mom say thank you 🙏🏽 for a delicious lunch and leftovers!
What an unfortunate childhood to not have grown up with dumplings atop your stew. They were one of the fave winter dishes in my house growing up. I make those dumplings with caraway seeds in them and put them on top of an awesome pork “stew”. Those flavors are just as homey and delicious as the chicken. My mom always called it Dublin Stew. IDK if it has any actual Irish connections but it will always be Dublin Stew to my family.
You must be a mind reader. Doing chicken and dumplings this weekend and I was looking last night to see your flair on the dish. Amazing as always. Thanks :)
Very similar to my recipe, only significant difference is I use leaks instead of celery. Adds a really nice little onion and garlic taste. Gonna have to check out the rest of your channel.
Holy shit - quite literally this recipe is AMAZING. Brian - Thanks for creating awesome, nuanced recipes, while also making them so manageable and super easy to follow for the home cook. All of your recipes we've tried have been awesome!
Made this tonight and got rave reviews! One of your best recipes that I've made of yours and one of the best I've made at all! One thing though that didn't affect the end product was I had about twice the dough needed to make 18 dumplings. No big deal just an FYI
In Mississippi, it’s definitely unusual to put veggies in your chicken and dumplings but it looks good! We usually just boil the chicken, but your chicken thigh technique is definitely something I’ll be giving a try!!
Hey Bri! Looks delicious and warming especially on a cold winter night. Like the idea of "lighter dumplings" as her in the UK they're traditionally made with 2 parts Self Raising Flour, 1 part beef suet, enough cold water to bind & with herbs/seasonings of your choice. Delicious but very rib sticking! Thanks for sharing ❤ to you and Lorn
This is a very much winter warmer dish in the UK. What would work well is to cook the dish in the oven once the dumpling mix is added, they then become what are called in the UK as Cobblers, there still soft dumplings however with a beautiful crusty top. Excellent as always Briiiiiiiiii
Small thing that doesn’t go unnoticed, you describing the “week night” way to cut an onion. I know you’ve done it in other videos, but I appreciate the tips! Keep em coming!
I just made this for the family and their eyes rolled back in their heads. Thanks for the incredibly comforting recipe! Oh for anyone who may be in the same boat in terms of lactose, I’ll tell you that omitting the heavy cream from the gravy still results in a delicious end result!
Another amazing recipe Bri! I made it right after this was posted and it was a hit! In fact, my daughter is coming home from college this weekend and this is the first thing she wants to eat. People, if you're new here, do not hesitate to make any of Bri's recipes! I've made dozens and all have been outstanding.
I was pleasantly surprised to see you made the fluffy, drop biscuit type dumplings that I grew up with in Wisconsin. Light as a cloud and utterly satisfying. I live in the south now for several years( GA,SC,NC), and the chicken and dumplings served here is with a flat chewy strips of dough in varying widths. Some places do very wide squares and some are rectangular strips. They are similar to the homemade noodles for chicken noodle soup I make. Two very different dishes.
All it needs is some freshly ground nutmeg, in the soup and the dumplings. It's magical! ❤ I like the addition of the fennel, the peas, and the poultry seasoning
What you did is basically how my Sister in Law makes it and its amazing. One thing she does differently is her biscuits are more done on the top. It gives a great varying texture. Love em!
Making this today. I’ve just recently found your channel and have made your epic beef stew recipe last weekend and it was amazing. Thank you for all of your work.
My grandfather who was of German decent made my favorite Chic-n-Dumplings. He made more of a fresh pasta, cut into wide strips, and the liquid was not as thickened. But I'm sure this is awesome as well, as been everything I've made from your channel. I've got drumstick/thighs I bought on sale defrosting to make stock this weekend.
Your grandfather made the southern version as I call it in the US. Many people will get into fights over this as they do BBQ and pizza 😂🤣😂 both ways are delish. ❤ Fluffy dumplings are my fav 😊
I've watched your videos for over a year, but never actually made any of the recipes, until last night. This was fantastic, and just how I remember it from my childhood. Thank you!
I watch a lot of cooking content and have tried a lot of recipes. Of all the chefs your recipes are easily the best bar none. I feel like a lot recipes under season but all yours are spot on. Everything is 🔥
Don't know if you'll see this but I made this meal the day before I had my surgery and I'm just gonna say I'm glad this was my pre surgery meal. It was so good and as a just about ameture cook, it was so easy and scrummy. Thanks, Brian! Your videos always look delectable but achievable ❤
Looks like a healthy version of chicken and dumplings. So often they are simply chicken, broth and dumplings, which has little or no vegetables. Yours is like dumplings meet chicken pot pie with all of those veggies.
Great recipe & method, Bri!! Goodonya for presenting drop dumplings instead of rolled..! I can attest how good dumps turn out using GF flour - it was one of the first really satisfying GF dupes I made myself after being diagnosed with Celiac. I like to add a teaspoon or two of fresh herbs like chive or parsley to my dumplings, too. If I weren't marinating pork for cubanos, I'd try this recipe tonight. But will soon!
Fennel? Garlic? WHITE WINE! we are not in the south. This is the upscale french version, im sure. Love your stylish cooking. Really, enjoy your videos and learn a lot.
I was just thinking the same thing! lol Whether to add vegetables to the chicken and dumplings is an argument where I'm from. Neither of my grandmothers added vegetables, but had them on the side. They'd definitely like this recipe, but they'd tell you it's "fancy" in-laws visiting stew.
I really enjoyed this dish, the flavors were great. I had to cook my dumplings longer because of our elevation plus I had to cook them in batches because my dutch oven isn't that wide. My wife really liked this and we just finished left overs today.
Really nice idea. Somehow I will give less meat to the soup, but add some ground turkey to the dumplings (fried, smashed and cooled before adding to the dough). Also a good tip is to roast the chicken in the same pot u will cook the soup, so all the fat stays in one place.
Hey Brian, I've tried a handful of your recipes but have never commented. I made your chicken and dumplings this afternoon, and it was great. It will now go in my rotation. Thanks for all the great content.
This is how my mom always made chicken and dumplings. I've seen so many youtubers make dumplings thin like noodles. Then it looks like chicken and noodle soup. Fluffy drop dumplings are the best!
I had a Mountain House chicken and dumples meal after a twenty mile leg of my annual birthday backpacking trip this past winter, and it was the most comforting thing that I'd ever eaten. Even freeze-dried, the chicken and dumplings magic is there.
I wanna say my Mom used to use bisquick for making her dumplings but the end result looked like yours and not the pasta like dumplings so many videos and chefs cook up (I think those are southern style?). My mouth is watering and I'm really missing my Mom now. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Bri! Just wanted to let you know how much I’ve been enjoying your videos and proving to myself I can cook… and my wife. Keep up the great work! Surprised I didn’t get a Better Than Bouillon call out here. Would that be overdoing it?
I made the chicken and dumplings last Sunday. It was absolutely amazing. Everyone loved it. I love the use of fennel. It was so, so good. I substituted green beans for the peas. Delicious
I am not the target audience but wanted to leave some feedback on the dumpers. I'm not in the US, purchased the closest grind we have to US AP flour, and measured the ingredients by weight. The dumpling dough was too loose to quenelle, even after letting it sit for a little while. I dropped them into the chicken anyway (on the stove right now). I didn't really grow up with chicken and dumplings but have been craving them lately and haven't been able to find a recipe where the dumplings turn out as promised with German 405 or 550 flour. Edited to add: The dumpers turned out nice and pillowy and fluffy, even though they weren't evenly sized. :) I also halved the amount of black pepper in the dumpers and in my opinion, that was still more than enough. Will try this again.
This is so similar to a Polish dish I grew up eating :-) only big substitute would be a tonne of dill garnish (really more an ingredient than a garnish) at the very end. I must try this! Another beautiful job!
just finished eating this, so yummy, tasty, chunky and satisfying!!! your recipes continue to be my absolute favourites and make me more confident about my cookin. they make cooking more fun too, thanks for sharing another winner Bri!
I can't even express how amazing this soup is! Even more mind blowing, my picky 8 year old son watched the video, wanted to try it, and then proceeded to eat his whole bowl. He was so desperate to have leftovers to take to school, we even bought a Thermos that night. Then a few days later, he asked when we could have the soup again. Without knowing my kid, it's hard to communicate how huge this is, but suffice to say he's never considered soup a food before 😂
So I made a half recipe tonight and it was very good, rich and filling. The only negative was my fault, adding too many dumplings to the pot. They didn't have enough room to expand. Live and learn, I'm only 73. The texture was perfect, fluffy and light. The only substitution I made was chopped mushrooms for the fennel. Thanks again, Brian!
I haven't made chicken & dumplings in a long while. You got my taste buds going. Plus I just watched your bread video. I love bread and make it all the time and love any bread video. Yummy 😋
Gonna make this for sure. My wife loves chicken and dumpling soup and I think most dumplings I've made were undercooked or something compared to how fluffy and non-gluey yours are.
I just made this tonight. I had to double the poultry seasoning in the recipe and used more celery since I couldn't find the fennel, but it came out very good!
Excellent job. This looks amazing, those dumplings aren't soggy at all which is why I never liked chicken and dumplings. But this I'm gonna try, thank you so much. Fun video 😄
Very similar to my mom’s except no fennel and parsley missing from the dumplings (maybe fennel not grown on her family farm 70 years ago in the mountains of western Maryland? where she grew up). I’ve seen other recipes called „chicken and dumplings“ but this is the real thing- at to me.
Bri…this was absolutely delicious. I made it exactly as you prescribed. Of course I had to rewatch the video a bunch of times (I am probably 100 of your views!lol) but it was so good. You were right about the poultry seasoning. I also made the stroganoff and it was the best I have ever had. You rock. I am now eating a warm bowl of chicken and dumplings and I couldn’t be happier 😊
Bro, sorry of topic with the video but I have to really thank you man. 2 years ago I made my first bread thanks to your tutorials, and never stopped since. Yesterday I made bread for my mom and dad and they were so happy. Its a great feeling to give great food to people we love. Thank you so much :)
it's the best. glad to hear that you're still baking.
Same here. You're the man Brian
Same here. His video got me going and I’ll never go back to store bought bread and my family and friends love the gift of fresh bread
Same!
Samesies
Chef, the morning you posted this I asked my 73yo grandma what she wanted for dinner. Before I even saw you posted this she told me chicken and dumplings! Tonight I made this for my grandparents, mother, and my girlfriend. My grandma who doesn’t eat a whole lot ate TWO bowls.
This is truly one of the best meals I’ve ever made and the credit goes purely to you. Thank you so much.
A good recipe and tutorial yes. You also made the effort to watch, learn, buy the ingredients and cook then serve the meal for yourself those you love. Give yourself far more credit. Keep cooking. ; )
I was not prepared for "cloud-level dumpers." 🤣🤣 Looks great man can't wait to try this out.
A stick of butter! I like your style. Your dumplings look absolutely perfect.
Thank you 😋
Damned skippy, they do!! I can't wait to make this! I've been looking for the perfect recipe for years. I think this could be it!
@@BrianLagerstromdumpers? Lmao I just know I would have such a good time messing around with you and my friend group while our wives roll their eyes 😂 (we cook together and mess around frequently)
My kids are of retirement age now and they had this dish about once a week while growing up. Back then, we just started with a whole chicken but I like your idea better.
Thanks, Brian! I'll be making these this weekend. BTW, made your short ribs last weekend. Best I've ever had!!!!
oh dude, love hearing that. Thanks Ken.
as soon as you dropped in the peas I realized that this is basically pot pie, which is great
very excited to make this one
In the swedish speaking part of Finland we call it ”klimpsoppa”. We make it with beef though and often put raisins in the dumplings. 😋
Yeah this version is basically like a pot pie. Usually chicken and dumplings is just gravy/broth with chicken in it and then the dumplings. Like a whole chicken gets boiled to cook it and make your stock then its pulled from the bone and shredded, stock reduced and tickened ro your desired consistency and dumplings dropped in to cook. In the deep south states they make these big ass thick square shaped noodles and call those dumplings. It's really chicken and noodles though. Real dumplings are just like these in the video.
Yes, I agree..in fact, there are several brands of flat egg noodles that are marketed as “dumplings.” All these alleged “experts” on southern dumplings don’t know what they’re talking about, as most of them are describing noodles, not dumplings, and why can’t someone have an interpretation that’s slightly different without it being deemed “wrong,” which it certainly is not?? This is certainly pot pie influenced, but pot pie crust uses oh, what is it, cornstarch I believe for that crumbly texture. If it’s delicious and has floury, fluffy, rich “dumplings” on top, why can’t he call it dumplings? Geez..ppl are so intolerant lately..@@Appalachianasshole41
Normal chicken and dumplings doesn’t usually have any vegetables, so this is definitely more of a pot pie/dumpling mix
Pot pie without the work.
You really hit a nostalgic nerve with this one, Brian. I loved my mother's chicken and dumplings. All I wanted was a bowl of her light-as-air dumplings, forget the chicken and whatever else she put in. I never got the recipe from her and she passed way too young. I'll be making your recipe soon. Thanks for the memories!
I can't love this enough. I grew up on chicken and dumplings - the hen was pulled from the barn yard and into the pot on the wood stove. I make my own updated version that includes - wine and poultry seasoning 😀 I also add a pinch of sage and poultry seasoning to my dumplings. I've never made it with cream, I may have to try it.
You are an evil genius man... My wife and I have enjoyed so many of your recipes, and they are always amazing! Thanks for your hard work. Best to you!
Yeah, he taught me to think like a chef and understand what makes every dish sooo fresh and delicious 😋
Would love to work with you!
My mother made the best chicken and dumplings that I have ever tasted and these remind me of hers so thank you for sharing this recipe.
YES! Finally another cook who uses poultry seasoning in their soup! I’ve been using it for years and it takes ordinary chicken soup to the next level, with just a hint of thanksgiving stuffing flavor. This is almost exactly how I make my chicken and dumplings, perfect for a snowy evening. 😊
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
We've decided to do more family home cooking this year so I made this for the first time today. I bungled a couple of details but it still turned out incredible! Great recipe, and thanks for all the helpful tips about knife skills too. 💪🏼🙌🏼
My grandmother made chicken and dumplings and it was a family recipe using a whole chicken but no peas. The dumplings were made using Bisquick, set a timer and don’t lift the lid! There is probably a recipe on the Bisquick box even today. When I saw you cut into that dumpling it was perfection. Thanks for the memory.
Amen for adding Poultry seasoning . I learned this one year making pot of chicken noodle soup . It adds so much good flavor 😊 Bri thanks for always lookin so Kleen ☝🏻
One of my favorite winter weekend dinners. Just a perfect "it's cold outside and I wanna eat something warm and wonderful" dish. Thanks for your version - I'll have to give it a try.
The video name immediately took me back to my grandma’s kitchen many years ago. Thank you. But her chicken and dumplings looked totally different. I recall bone in pieces of chicken and not so many veggies. Her version was delicious - a family fav. I’m sure yours is equally amazing - just different. Thanks!
I was going to comment exactly the same. I loved my grandmother's version when I was a kid. There were carrots and probably celery and onion, but hers included sliced hard boiled eggs and did not have green peas. I'll have to try this recipe and see how it compares. Definitely nostalgia food!
Love this recipe, so homey and comforting! After making it a couple of times one tip is that you’re using a deeper pot, or are finding the dumpers aren’t cooking right-throwing it in the oven to bake for 10-15 minutes works wonders!
Brian, you don’t know how bad i wanted you to do a chicken and dumplings video.
thank you so much. i’m making this asap
It was a pleasure meeting you on Saturday man! If you ever need anything from my store, lmk I got you. Love the vid!
The vibe of this video perfectly matches the vibe of the food itself - comforting and homey. Will definitely be giving this a try myself this week.
Hope you enjoy!
My family is all from the south so this is something we ate a lot as kids! Very nostalgic
Chicken and dumplings are my favorite. My grandma made the dumplings with Bisquick. This is basically my recipe, though I have never used fennel or garlic in it. Will have to give that a go next time.
This recipe is so good, I'll be making it again this weekend for the family. Going forward, it will remain my go to chicken and dumplings.
My mother used to make chicken and dumplings, but I never knew how she made it. Well, Brian, those are her dumplings!!! Thank you, now I can go make a big pot of them!
This brings back precious memories of my late great grandmother and late grandmother (mother and daughter) making chicken and dumplings in the 1970s and 80s. They cooked fresh chickens from their back yard and vegetables from their neighbors' gardens. These two phenomenal women made blankets from those old foot pedal sewing machines and the best homemade biscuits and cinnamon rolls. I was the one always in the kitchen watching, tasting, and learning how to cook without measurements. Great recipe Brian!
This is more like a pot pie with dumpling crust and I will have to think about the fennel. The dumplings do look superb.
Poultry Seasoning is a must. My Aunt's recipe
had it & it truly makes a
difference.
What is it? Or what is in it? I don't think we have it in the UK . . .
@@WillGosnold it's ground dried sage, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, nutmeg, and black pepper
I didn't grow up eating it but loved when I had it an aunts house a few times. I made it a staple in my own home. I'm going to add wine next time I make it!
Didn't know you're a Chef. I was just browsing You Tube for a fluffy dumpling for the chicken and dumplings I made. I was drawn to this video. I made them. 0MG ! I will forever use your recipe. fluffy, light texture, delicious. I did Sift the dry ingredients and cook for 20 minutes. Wow, delicious.
I absolutely adore chicken and dumplings. I'd be making these tonight but I have the dough ready for your Detroit Pizzas. I'll definitely make these next week. Thanks, Bri.
I make chicken and dumplings every few months. I love it, especially in the cooler months. Great video Brian!
Perfect recipe. Been making chicken and dumplings this way for decades. 👍
I am four months pregnant and this was perfect and needed! I woke up craving them and found your video. Baby and mom say thank you 🙏🏽 for a delicious lunch and leftovers!
What an unfortunate childhood to not have grown up with dumplings atop your stew. They were one of the fave winter dishes in my house growing up. I make those dumplings with caraway seeds in them and put them on top of an awesome pork “stew”. Those flavors are just as homey and delicious as the chicken. My mom always called it Dublin Stew. IDK if it has any actual Irish connections but it will always be Dublin Stew to my family.
Thanks Bri for showing us how to properly drop dumps.
You must be a mind reader. Doing chicken and dumplings this weekend and I was looking last night to see your flair on the dish. Amazing as always. Thanks :)
Very similar to my recipe, only significant difference is I use leaks instead of celery. Adds a really nice little onion and garlic taste. Gonna have to check out the rest of your channel.
Holy shit - quite literally this recipe is AMAZING. Brian - Thanks for creating awesome, nuanced recipes, while also making them so manageable and super easy to follow for the home cook. All of your recipes we've tried have been awesome!
Made this tonight and got rave reviews! One of your best recipes that I've made of yours and one of the best I've made at all! One thing though that didn't affect the end product was I had about twice the dough needed to make 18 dumplings. No big deal just an FYI
In Mississippi, it’s definitely unusual to put veggies in your chicken and dumplings but it looks good! We usually just boil the chicken, but your chicken thigh technique is definitely something I’ll be giving a try!!
Hey Bri! Looks delicious and warming especially on a cold winter night. Like the idea of "lighter dumplings" as her in the UK they're traditionally made with 2 parts Self Raising Flour, 1 part beef suet, enough cold water to bind & with herbs/seasonings of your choice. Delicious but very rib sticking! Thanks for sharing ❤ to you and Lorn
This is a very much winter warmer dish in the UK. What would work well is to cook the dish in the oven once the dumpling mix is added, they then become what are called in the UK as Cobblers, there still soft dumplings however with a beautiful crusty top. Excellent as always Briiiiiiiiii
Small thing that doesn’t go unnoticed, you describing the “week night” way to cut an onion. I know you’ve done it in other videos, but I appreciate the tips! Keep em coming!
I just made this for the family and their eyes rolled back in their heads. Thanks for the incredibly comforting recipe! Oh for anyone who may be in the same boat in terms of lactose, I’ll tell you that omitting the heavy cream from the gravy still results in a delicious end result!
And yes, I still used all the butter as per the recipe. Some things can’t be substituted 😊
Another amazing recipe Bri! I made it right after this was posted and it was a hit! In fact, my daughter is coming home from college this weekend and this is the first thing she wants to eat. People, if you're new here, do not hesitate to make any of Bri's recipes! I've made dozens and all have been outstanding.
I was pleasantly surprised to see you made the fluffy, drop biscuit type dumplings that I grew up with in Wisconsin. Light as a cloud and utterly satisfying. I live in the south now for several years( GA,SC,NC), and the chicken and dumplings served here is with a flat chewy strips of dough in varying widths. Some places do very wide squares and some are rectangular strips. They are similar to the homemade noodles for chicken noodle soup I make. Two very different dishes.
Made this tonight and it was a fan favorite for this family of 7!
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
Not the dish we deserved, but the one we needed.
Thanks Bri
I love making this dish, especially when anyone is under the weather or in a blue mood. Delicious!
Made it for my mom and my wife tonight, turned out great. All three of us loved this dish
All it needs is some freshly ground nutmeg, in the soup and the dumplings. It's magical! ❤
I like the addition of the fennel, the peas, and the poultry seasoning
What you did is basically how my Sister in Law makes it and its amazing. One thing she does differently is her biscuits are more done on the top. It gives a great varying texture. Love em!
Thinking I'll try this to use up some of our self rising biscuit flour on the dumplings 👍
Made this today and it was so delicious! ❤❤❤❤ thank you so much.
Making this today. I’ve just recently found your channel and have made your epic beef stew recipe last weekend and it was amazing. Thank you for all of your work.
My grandfather who was of German decent made my favorite Chic-n-Dumplings. He made more of a fresh pasta, cut into wide strips, and the liquid was not as thickened. But I'm sure this is awesome as well, as been everything I've made from your channel. I've got drumstick/thighs I bought on sale defrosting to make stock this weekend.
Your grandfather made the southern version as I call it in the US. Many people will get into fights over this as they do BBQ and pizza 😂🤣😂 both ways are delish. ❤ Fluffy dumplings are my fav 😊
I've watched your videos for over a year, but never actually made any of the recipes, until last night. This was fantastic, and just how I remember it from my childhood. Thank you!
6:06 "Cloud-level *dumpers"* is the very moment I was compelled to smash the "like" button. 💯
Personally, I found it cringe coming off an ad read for bowel movements.
@@monkeygraborangeI hear you. I pay for UA-cam Premium & don't get commercials so I can stare at these *cloud-level dumpers* without interruption. 🤌
I watch a lot of cooking content and have tried a lot of recipes. Of all the chefs your recipes are easily the best bar none. I feel like a lot recipes under season but all yours are spot on. Everything is 🔥
Don't know if you'll see this but I made this meal the day before I had my surgery and I'm just gonna say I'm glad this was my pre surgery meal. It was so good and as a just about ameture cook, it was so easy and scrummy. Thanks, Brian! Your videos always look delectable but achievable ❤
Looks like a healthy version of chicken and dumplings. So often they are simply chicken, broth and dumplings, which has little or no vegetables. Yours is like dumplings meet chicken pot pie with all of those veggies.
Great recipe & method, Bri!! Goodonya for presenting drop dumplings instead of rolled..!
I can attest how good dumps turn out using GF flour - it was one of the first really satisfying GF dupes I made myself after being diagnosed with Celiac. I like to add a teaspoon or two of fresh herbs like chive or parsley to my dumplings, too.
If I weren't marinating pork for cubanos, I'd try this recipe tonight. But will soon!
Excellent Bri, if that pot was open in the oven your dumplings would be lovely and golden brown on the top for an extra level of goodness
Fennel? Garlic? WHITE WINE! we are not in the south. This is the upscale french version, im sure. Love your stylish cooking. Really, enjoy your videos and learn a lot.
I was just thinking the same thing! lol Whether to add vegetables to the chicken and dumplings is an argument where I'm from. Neither of my grandmothers added vegetables, but had them on the side. They'd definitely like this recipe, but they'd tell you it's "fancy" in-laws visiting stew.
This recipe seems like a chicken pot pie soup basically and I’m so here for that! Thanks for another hit, Brian! 🎉🎉🎉
Definitely looks good!!! But I agree.
Thank you Brian for always making things easy to follow and understand …plus your recipes are always awesome !
I really enjoyed this dish, the flavors were great. I had to cook my dumplings longer because of our elevation plus I had to cook them in batches because my dutch oven isn't that wide. My wife really liked this and we just finished left overs today.
Checking in from my couch as requested. Very full and very happy. Thanks Bri!
Nice recipe! Always heard about chicken and dumplings. Will definitely try it at next family dinner. Thanks Bri!
Really nice idea. Somehow I will give less meat to the soup, but add some ground turkey to the dumplings (fried, smashed and cooled before adding to the dough). Also a good tip is to roast the chicken in the same pot u will cook the soup, so all the fat stays in one place.
Hey Brian, I've tried a handful of your recipes but have never commented. I made your chicken and dumplings this afternoon, and it was great. It will now go in my rotation.
Thanks for all the great content.
This looks amazing, can wait to try it out when winter comes to South Africa ❤
Thanks
This is how my mom always made chicken and dumplings. I've seen so many youtubers make dumplings thin like noodles. Then it looks like chicken and noodle soup. Fluffy drop dumplings are the best!
I had a Mountain House chicken and dumples meal after a twenty mile leg of my annual birthday backpacking trip this past winter, and it was the most comforting thing that I'd ever eaten. Even freeze-dried, the chicken and dumplings magic is there.
I wanna say my Mom used to use bisquick for making her dumplings but the end result looked like yours and not the pasta like dumplings so many videos and chefs cook up (I think those are southern style?). My mouth is watering and I'm really missing my Mom now. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Bri! Just wanted to let you know how much I’ve been enjoying your videos and proving to myself I can cook… and my wife. Keep up the great work! Surprised I didn’t get a Better Than Bouillon call out here. Would that be overdoing it?
Very similar to sausage buscuits and gravy. 😘👌
I made the chicken and dumplings last Sunday. It was absolutely amazing. Everyone loved it. I love the use of fennel. It was so, so good. I substituted green beans for the peas. Delicious
I am not the target audience but wanted to leave some feedback on the dumpers. I'm not in the US, purchased the closest grind we have to US AP flour, and measured the ingredients by weight. The dumpling dough was too loose to quenelle, even after letting it sit for a little while. I dropped them into the chicken anyway (on the stove right now). I didn't really grow up with chicken and dumplings but have been craving them lately and haven't been able to find a recipe where the dumplings turn out as promised with German 405 or 550 flour. Edited to add: The dumpers turned out nice and pillowy and fluffy, even though they weren't evenly sized. :) I also halved the amount of black pepper in the dumpers and in my opinion, that was still more than enough. Will try this again.
This is so similar to a Polish dish I grew up eating :-) only big substitute would be a tonne of dill garnish (really more an ingredient than a garnish) at the very end. I must try this! Another beautiful job!
just finished eating this, so yummy, tasty, chunky and satisfying!!! your recipes continue to be my absolute favourites and make me more confident about my cookin.
they make cooking more fun too,
thanks for sharing another winner Bri!
I can't even express how amazing this soup is! Even more mind blowing, my picky 8 year old son watched the video, wanted to try it, and then proceeded to eat his whole bowl. He was so desperate to have leftovers to take to school, we even bought a Thermos that night. Then a few days later, he asked when we could have the soup again. Without knowing my kid, it's hard to communicate how huge this is, but suffice to say he's never considered soup a food before 😂
So I made a half recipe tonight and it was very good, rich and filling. The only negative was my fault, adding too many dumplings to the pot. They didn't have enough room to expand. Live and learn, I'm only 73. The texture was perfect, fluffy and light. The only substitution I made was chopped mushrooms for the fennel. Thanks again, Brian!
This recipe is so yummy!
I’ve made it 3x in the last 2 weeks!
You have the best recipes! Thank you so much for posting! New subscriber and so glad your channel showed up in my recommended 🥰🥰
i looooooove chicken & dumplings. This looks like a version I need to try, because mine doesn't use fennel. I like fennel!
I haven't made chicken & dumplings in a long while. You got my taste buds going. Plus I just watched your bread video. I love bread and make it all the time and love any bread video. Yummy 😋
My Grandmother made this, and I have been looking for a good recipe for 50 years. I will give this a try. It looks perfect.
Gonna make this for sure. My wife loves chicken and dumpling soup and I think most dumplings I've made were undercooked or something compared to how fluffy and non-gluey yours are.
We made it today!!! It does bring back a ton of memories. Thank you!!!
This reminds me of my moms dumplings for sure 😋 making this weekend...ty 🥰😋
Never had a bad meal from any of your recipes, but this was amazing. Quick enough for a weeknight with amazing flavor
I just made this tonight. I had to double the poultry seasoning in the recipe and used more celery since I couldn't find the fennel, but it came out very good!
dumplings are such a nice and cozy meal! i personally prefer the dumplings to be more gooey and chewy, but flakey is pretty good!
It looks good and easy to make. A couple of questions for you - can you freeze this soup? how do you reheat it?
Excellent job. This looks amazing, those dumplings aren't soggy at all which is why I never liked chicken and dumplings. But this I'm gonna try, thank you so much. Fun video 😄
Can't wait to try this. I've made a few of your recipes and they're all amazing. Making me look like I can actually cook. lol
What's funny is, if you're following good methods & recipes, turns out you *can* cook! 🙂
Very similar to my mom’s except no fennel and parsley missing from the dumplings (maybe fennel not grown on her family farm 70 years ago in the mountains of western Maryland? where she grew up). I’ve seen other recipes called „chicken and dumplings“ but this is the real thing- at to me.
Bri…this was absolutely delicious. I made it exactly as you prescribed. Of course I had to rewatch the video a bunch of times (I am probably 100 of your views!lol) but it was so good. You were right about the poultry seasoning. I also made the stroganoff and it was the best I have ever had. You rock. I am now eating a warm bowl of chicken and dumplings and I couldn’t be happier 😊