This is my now go to recipe. I made this for my co-worker who was retiring from 35 years of service with the federal government. I wasn't able to join the party as it was going on due to prior commitment but once I was finished, I got soooooo many praises on the chicken and dumplings. Everyone asked where did I get the recipe from and I just said one word, Paula. This is now the dish my co-workers ask for everytime we have a potluck in the office.

By Christi on January 31, 2012

So I have been sick for a week now and yesterday out of all days it progressed even more so this evening I tried this recipe and it turned out WAY TOO SALTY! I dont know where I did wrong, I had to make the paula dean seasoning which it had what was all in it. I wish I would have known what I did wrong, because I was craving it really bad oh well maybe next time I will master it. Nothing beats my mother in laws chicken and dumplings though!

By Crystal on January 17, 2012

I will tell you Paula that you are an amazing cook and a beautiful lady! love to watch your show! Some of these comments are rude! All of your recipes that I have cooked turned out delicious. I will be trying these dumplings tomorrow night and will be followed by your cinnamon rolls. No one in this house will be disappointed. So no one really cares what mary thinks. We dont come to your site to get marys input! We love you Miss Paula!

By TRACY on January 11, 2012

I made this for the first time last week for my family, and it was a huge hit! It reminds me of the chicken and dumplings I ate at my Grandmother's house as a young child. This will be a regular on our family's table from now on! Thanks, Paula.

By Casey on January 09, 2012

What is "Paula's House Dressing?"

By Viola Roberts on January 06, 2012

Love Ya Paula.. No Short Cuts in my family.. What you see is what we call Pot Pie.. The boiled kind! Just some good stock, and Dough made with milk, and a little butter.. Some Spuds, diced onion, and parsley! Nothing more! Good Stuff!

By Jennifer Chapman on January 04, 2012

OMGG!! I made this last night and it was FANTASTIC! I did add cut up baby carrots and peas. Also, I used 4 qts of chicken broth to cook the chicken in and bumped up the house seasoning. Because I thought it was a tad soupy, when the dumplings finished cooking, I drained everything into a bowl, returned the liquid to the pan and mixed 1/2 cup of corn starch with 1. 5 cups of the liquid/broth. I poured that back into the liquid and when it thickened, returned the other ingredients back into the pot. I then served that over mashed potatoes. Pure heavenly comfort food!!

By Naomi Blackburn on December 30, 2011

hi paula, instead of cream of chicken use cream of mushroom soup,chicken broth,and bisquik for the dumplings mmmmmmmmmmmm this was my memere"s recipe A GOOD HEARTY MEAL.....MY HUSBAND AND FRIENDS LOVE IT

By donna on December 30, 2011

cant wait to try this though to respect my 85 year old dad from dilly tx i will omit the can soup and use the broth to make the dumplings and a lot of black pepper no bouillons more chopped onions some comino since im mexican american some fresh cilantro and fresh garlic of coarse. main thing is to keep it real babe no but no cans por favor beautiful lady!

By rosanna rendon on December 20, 2011

MISS Paula Deen U are my number one cooking fan , I love u so much I would love to meet u in person .miss Paula u are beautiful on the out side as well as the inside. have a wonderful holiday, an stay encourage!!!! love connie Vest on december 2 2011

By Connie Vest on December 02, 2011

Dear Paula Deen i am one of your biggest fans i really watching your show the because i can see u put your heart in your cooking and that is what i thank makes the food taste good my grandma use to say is the best cooks pour their hearts into their food you remind me alot of her luv ya Mrs Paula God Bless you and your family your friend Ruby Hefner

By Ruby hefner on November 24, 2011

To Paula I would like to know if you have an easy way to get the pulp out of persimmons. I know you probably make persimmon pudding since you are from the south. Please give me some advise. Thanks for your help.

By Kaye McKaughn on October 19, 2011

i love your cooking

By beverly deratany on October 17, 2011

I used rotisserie chicken and it was delisous I really enjoyed this recipe put it with my favorites

By Pamela Leonard on August 03, 2011

Cream of celery or chicken soup? You gotta be kiddin me! Not in chicken and dumplings. The dumplings if done properly make the thickness of the broth, or add just plain cream to the broth if you need thickening. I do agree, however, that if you're short on time Anne's Dumplings (I think that's the name) in the freezer section of the grocery store is a good substitute. Remember that it is important not to stir after sliding in the dumplings into the broth. Allow the dumplings to steam and puff up a bit.

By Mary on August 03, 2011

you are the greatest cook. I do enjoy watching you and your son on tv.

By Lorraine on August 02, 2011

The photo that is with this chicken & dumplings recipe looks like it came right out of my great grandmother's kitchen and brings me back to the days when I was a little girl watching her prepare the dumplings. My great grandmother always said the trick to making good dumplings was to roll them to the proper thickness, have the broth boiling and add the dumplings one at a time to the pot. This was a hearty meal and she would make batches of chicken & dumplings to feed out entire extended family of 26. I have tried to make them a couple of times, they came out good, but definitely not as good as my great grandmother made them. Thanks Paula for giving me a terrific food memory.

By Annie Bookser on August 02, 2011

I make drop dumplings & have for many years. I am known for my dumplings at church & with other friends. I make the dough like Paula does only to the flour I also add about 1 tsp.of Baking Powder to 3 cups of flour,salt, pepper to taste, then I mix in enough flour to be able to drop the dumplings.These are tried & true. My Son even likes to make them.

By Anonymous on August 02, 2011

Taste PERFECT everytime ...Love You Paula !!

By Dawn on July 26, 2011

Excellent!

By Iris Wells on July 21, 2011