Chicken and Dumplings

01Method

1. 1

   Place chicken breasts in a large pot with water over medium heat. Simmer until the meat is fully cooked through. Remove the chicken, let it cool, then shred it into pieces.

2. 2

   Return the shredded chicken to the pot and add butter, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until the chicken reaches the desired tenderness, anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes.

3. 3

   In one bowl, combine the baking mix with milk and stir until a smooth batter forms. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and cold water until smooth. Pour the flour mixture into the soup and bring everything to a rolling boil.

4. 4

   Drop spoonfuls of the baking mix batter into the boiling soup, spacing them around the pot. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, then cover the pot and cook for another 10 minutes. Slide a spatula under the dumplings occasionally to keep them from sticking to the bottom. Serve immediately while hot.