INGREDIENTS
For the soup:
3-4 cups rotisserie chicken shredded (or 2 large chicken breasts cooked and shredded)
8 cups water
4 tbsp Better than Bouillon Chicken
4 tbsp salted butter
4 carrots cut in half lengthwise and then diced
4 celery stalks diced
2 small yellow onions diced finely
1/2 cup flour
1 cup milk
1 tsp Italian seasonings
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
For the dumplings:
2 cups bisquick sifted into medium mixing bowl
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasonings
1 cup milk
4 tbsp salted butter melted
INSTRUCTIONS
For the soup:
In a large bowl combine water and better than bouillon to make chicken broth. Place in the microwave for 3 minutes. Remove and stir well. Set aside.
In a large stock pot over medium heat, add carrots, celery, onion, and 4 tbsp butter. Stir well to combine. Let cook for 10 minutes, stirring often to ensure that the onions don’t burn.
Add 1/2 cup flour and stir to combine. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Add the shredded chicken, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and milk. Stir well. Turn temperature to low and let simmer while making the dumplings mixture.
For the dumplings:
In a separate bowl sift Bisquick using a mesh strainer. Dump leftover Bisquick lumps in the garbage. Add salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasonings. Use a whisk to mix together.
Pour milk and melted butter. Use a spoon to combine ingredients. Note: Don’t overmix the batter. Mix until just combined.
Using a small cookie dropper, or regular tablespoon measuring spoon, drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture into the simmering pot. Don’t stir the dumplings in, just let the dumplings fall into the simmering liquid.
Cover pot and let cook for 15 minutes. Be sure to leave it covered during this time to let the steam do it’s thing and make the dumplings fluffy! Uncover, and using a large spoon gently turn over each dumpling. Let simmer for another 2-3 minutes. You can check if the dumplings are done by inserting a toothpick into the middle. Overcooked dumplings will start to break apart, so watch closely at the end.
Serve and enjoy. Optional to garnish with a little chopped parsley .
