Frequently Asked Questions
How to tell when dumplings are done in chicken and dumplings?
After your initial simmer, you’ll need to cover your chicken and dumplings to ensure the dumplings cook. During your second simmer, try not to lift the lid. (Though we know it’s tempting to peek!). If you follow the directions to the letter, you should have no problem with your dumplings being undercooked. However, if you’d like to test, just stick a toothpick into the center of one. If it comes out clean you’re good to go.
Do you turn dumplings over when cooking?
Like we said, this quick chicken and dumplings recipe couldn’t be more simple! While a scratch-made rendition of the dish would likely require you to turn your dumplings half-way through the cook time to ensure they cook all the way through, this easy version requires no flipping at all.
Is chicken and dumplings supposed to be thick or soupy?
With infinite takes on this traditional dish, the consistency of the sauce can vary from very thin like soup to a thick, casserole-like consistency. It all depends on the recipe. This quick chicken and dumplings recipe lands somewhere in the middle. But if you like, you can add a bit less milk in your first step for a thicker sauce, or a bit more if you like it on the thinner side.
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