Quarantine Cooking: Chicken & Dumplings 

My mom’s family is from the south, Arkansas & Georgia, but I didn’t grow up eating chicken n’dumplins!! I just made up my own over 25 yrs ago. Served it to my beau a few yrs ago, he took one bite, looked up & said, sorry mom, but it’s better than yours!! I was in a woman’s shelter a couple yrs before that & some of us got together in the double kitchen, made meatloaf, mashed taters & all the fixings on a Sat., next day I made 2 pots of chicken n’dumplins...they were gone in nothing flat. One of the gals would always just walk through & really keep to herself, after eating by herself what was made Sat & she got a bowl of this on Sun., she came & introduced herself to me to say thank you!! I think she had southern roots like me, she was African American, & she told me after eating my cooking, she said it tasted like home. I thought that was one of the best compliments someone can get on their cooking.

I love that her cooking is simple, not fancy things nobody really fixes.

One of the things I love about your way of doing things is that you give us the measurements and some people don't thank you Paula for all you have been to us. We love you

My favorite winter dish. My Aunt Earlene was the best dumpling maker in three generations of my family. I was fortunate to stand at the stove and observe her technique many times. Thank you for being here!

I love the fact that she is a bit messy and that Paula touches everything with her hands. We all cook like that at home. Love ya, Paula.

Don’t y’all just love these laid back videos? They’re so much more fun than when she was on the Food Network.

18 years later after first watching your cooking show.. you’re still an inspiration to me. I’ve made many memories with your recipes!

Paula, I didn't know you had a site on RU-vid but I'm so happy to see you again. I'm going to follow you and try to make some of your incredible dishes. You're a wonderful lady and I have stood behind you forever, God bless you.

This is beyond better than that dreadful Food Network junk. This is what cooking should be- fun, relaxing, fine knowledge, great creating. This is what Julia Child gave us; no pretense or BS. Thank you! This gave me 32 minutes of peace and smiles.

One thing I love about Miss Paula, she doesn't waste anything left in the bowl. That's how I was taught by my Grandmother. Scrape it all from the bowl!

My family is from Tennessee. My grandmother put a roasting hen in a big pan with salt, pepper and an onion. Put water half way up. Baked for an hour @350. She took broth out and got it cold. She took chicken out of pan and had the broth simmering. She took 5 cups flour and cold chicken broth, salt, pepper and made her dough. Rolled put in pot with lid on 20 minutes and off 20 minutes. Chicken on the side...yummy!

I like to use a pizza roller to cut my dumplings! Paula literally got me through Covid lock downs (I’m in SF, we locked down first and opened last) and these videos were the only thing that gave me joy. I just moved away from my family in AZ, my nephew in LA was just born and I didn’t see my family for two years. Everyone in the Bay Area was scared of each other, my business shut down and was devastated, I got a 50% salary decrease because of the hospitality industry devastation, churches were forced to close, and absolutely no fellowship. Paula, I didn’t know if I would emotionally make it. Your holiday shows always made me feel like home and god bless you for giving us these videos. I come back to watch them and cook with them all the time and I just want to say God Bless you. You didn’t have to do these and you have no idea what you did for people. You saved my heart from horrible isolation. All my love and prayers to you.

Anyone who loves to cook, has love in their hearts, can't deny that.

Paula, you just ooze Southern charm. I look forward to each video and am so disappointed when I get online and am not greeted by a new one. You have been a blessing during this awful pandemic. God bless you.

Every Southern grandma makes these different so you can't please everybody every time. Both my grandma and my husband's Nana made their dumplings so different but still...I love getting to see Paula make her dumplings. God bless Paula and all her filming crew who made these videos during the crazy plandemic times. Paula should be declared a national treasure!

Does anyone else see her "butter ya'll" pot holders??!! They're awesome haha

This has been one major highlight of Covid days-watching Paula Deen and trying new recipes. Thank you for sharing. It’s been wonderful!🇨🇦

My Dad always used Bisquick, made drop dumplings, and made sure to cover the pot, not removing the lid until they were cooked. Delicious !

Chicken and dumplings are my absolute favorite!!! My mama made the drop dumplings. My children loved chicken and dumplings and no matter how many dumplings I made it was never enough!! I also use salted butter in everything. I will add thyme to mine next time. Love ya girl!!!

My mom and I are from S.E. North Carolina. She rolled out and made "dumplings" like this as well. But she always called it "Chicken and Pastry". So beautiful! Very comforting dinner to me 😁!!!💖

Mrs. Paula Deen, it's so comforting to hear your voice! You were the mom of Food Network. It definitely isn't the same without you, but I'm so glad you're here on RU-vid!! I can't believe I never checked!!

31 minutes of Paula, Chicken and Dumplings? Today is a very good day.

I would give ANYTHING to just sit in her kitchen and watch her cook 💚 Reminds me of my late grandmother

Hi Paula. Just wanted ya to know that I’ve made this recipe a few time’s now and it’s turned out to be a family favorite ! Thank you so much for sharing it with us ! 💓from Michigan

Paula Deen - I just love you! You are what inspired me to love to cook. I love this new format of sharing - Waaaaaay better than 'ole food network! Let's just call this Paula Deen Network. Please don't stop filming.

I just love everything you do today my son is coming to visit me I am one happy momma I think I'll make this for him today God bless and stay safe Paula I love you

I just love that I found you on the "Tube". I missed this show so much! This show is way better than the one on the Food Channel, more relaxed and easy going, down to earth. You look great by the way!!!

I loved the laid back shows. Much better than the former format. Paula is so funny.

My Georgia born and raised hubby is so happy I am hooked on Paula. We love all her videos!

Oh my gosh! I am so happy that I found my sweet Southern dumplin', Paula Deen! How I have missed you! And how fabulous you look! God bless you, Paula!

My Gran made me chicken and dumplings my whole life. When I first started watching you Paula it was because if I closed my eyes I could swear my gran was talking to me. She has be gone 3 years now but tonight we are having dumplings. I remember when she found the frozen dumplings at the store also. She was so excited because she to used the ice water to make hers. She said they were "sorry" dumplings but used them anyways. I miss her so much. Thank you for for your southern hospitality it brings her back to me every time

Not just people in the South think of Chicken and Dumplings when they want a comforting meal, I'm from California, and Chicken & Dumplings to me is the food version of a warm hug. I prefer the drop style dumplings, and I use biscuit mix to make them. But, I add Dry Chives to the dry biscuit mix before adding the liquid,which my mom never did, but the added flavor is heavenly.

Hey Paula, I just wanted to holler at you and tell you we still love you and it's good to see you doing well! To this day we call you "oh momma" cause when my youngest son was little he loved you so much he'd get excited waiting for you to come on tv & when you'd feed ppl, so often they'd say "mmm... OH MAMA that's good! Mmm"!! No lie he'd cry himself to sleep if he didn't get to see oh momma every day. 💗💔💗 I always told him we'd write you a letter but bad ol momma (me) never did. He's 15 now & everyyyy once in awhile he asks me if I remember you as though you're a long lost family member.... 😞 I have no idea whether or not you read these comments but if you do I hope you see mine and know how much you're loved & admired by ppl you don't even know. You helped us through a lot of tough times too. My middle son is 18 & your stories you shared when your boys were on the show about not having money for a Christmas tree and things like that; (teary eyed) you just really helped us know we weren't alone & it wouldn't be like this forever. Anyway. We love you Paula. Kiss those boys & that hubby for me lol cause yea they feel like family too. 🥰🤗😘💕💋

Salted butter was good enough for my mother and grandmothers, so it's good enough for me, too. Thanks, Paula.

I had the pleasure of visiting your restaurant in Branson with dear friends last week. The BBQ ribs and biscuits were fantastic! We also enjoyed the roast chicken and the chicken and dumplings. Nathan did an outstanding job of serving our party of seven. Thank you so much!🙂

THANK YOU for making the case for salted butter!! I thought I was the only one still using salted butter... it makes such a difference in recipes requiring butter... and on cooked veggies... peas and beans...

Her copper pots are EVERYTHING! I am and always have been in love with that kitchen! I miss the soap stone counter tops. I even got some in my own kitchen! Now, that pan of chicken on the counter had me praying that it wouldn't drop on the floor! I think these videos are THE BEST because they are so organic and natural--not staged! One more thing--where was the fresh garlic and bay leaves? (I would have put them in). And yes, yes, yes to the butter in the stock!

The potholders “butter y’all” 😂😂❤️❤️ Love them

I used to have a cook book with a recipe for chicken and dumplings that was my favorite. The dumplings were soft and puffy with diced onions in them. It called for keeping the lid on without peeking so many minutes and they came out perfectly every time. Unfortunately I lost my cookbook years ago moving and can't find the recipe anywhere.

Paula,you are so pleasant and down to earth with these videos, just like our moms and grandmas are with us watching you

I miss my mom Chicken & Dumplings, she used to use Bisquick and make the drop ones that were so airy and light. Mom passed in 2011 😞😢

To wake up to this on a Sunday morning brought back memories. We would have this after church a lot of Sundays. Mama boiled the chicken before church, the house smelled so good. Your final bowl of dumplings look so delicious!

I really enjoy every video. I love Paula from her sweet southern voice to her easy manner. The recipes are great but I just enjoy her company.

I've been reading some comments here and people are saying they love watching you on RU-vid better than when you were on tv. I have to agree. Yes I watched Paula's Home Cooking and still watch sometimes. But to be honest I watch alot more "cooking shows" on RU-vid than I do on TV. I love how real everyone is. I think Paula is my favorite.

Paula, I just love you to pieces and have for YEARS! You are just darlin'. I am drooling looking at these beautiful dumplins rolling around in that delicious chicken stock!!! Paula, where did you get that great pot with the lid? That is perfect for making this dish.I love salted butter as well Paula. Listen, I just watched the video with your adorable son Bobby telling all his stories about when he worked at Lady & Sons with you. You just MUST get him back on and make some more videos telling ya'lls stories. It's so much fun hearing them! I'm so happy you have your own channel and you're not on Food Network. I absolutely adore your kitchen, and seeing your precious dogs. I love you being free to just be Paula. Love and hugs from North Carolina!

yes I agree so much more relaxing to watch, Its like sitting in your mothers kitchen and watching her cook!! please continue to share on youtube.. love you and your cooking

Love you father. Thank you for all your recipes. I couldn’t live without you. You’re the best.

Oh Paula! You made one of my favorite meals. I’m so hungry for chicken and dumplings. I can practically smell it. 🥰 It looks so delicious. And you put butter in it 🤤

the best way to start the day with good cooking and laughter. Thank you.

I’m ready to move in Paula!! I Love a exciting home! Thank You So much for sharing your beautiful home with us!

I watched my grandmother do this many times when I was a child. She cooked the chicken the same way. Back then we had no soup or flavorings to add other than salt and pepper. She boned the chicken but often a bone or two remained. Grandmother rolled out her dumplings and cut into long strips. She then draped the strips over her arm and pinched them off into the pot of boiling liquid stiring constantly. This is a wonderful recipe that bring back memories.

Yeah and I love how she showed store bought thin dumplings! They’re good and cuts down on cooking time. Love her stock and chicken!

My parents make this on the coldest day of winter together, they are so adorable. They both stand at the stove together while one drops the dumpling, while the other uses the back of the ladle to keep ladling the broth over the dumpling and pushed down. Very gentle. It’s like they are dancing together while at the stove. I can never get mine to come out like theirs because it’s missing that special something. It’s one of my best memories of life of them, and I’ll never not think of them when I think of this recipe. Thanks for this Paula!

I made these and used a pizza cutter to cut my dumplings. Worked great!

My family and I are leaving tomorrow for pigeon forge and will be there through Friday. We will be there for thanksgiving, and Paula Deen family kitchen is definitely on our list. Happy Thanksgiving, y’all!

Miss Paula, I forgot to mention that I too prayed for a “friend” and he’s been taking care of me for many years with deep love and great tenderness. KC Verdecchia

Oh Honey, after seeing this, I'm putting my purse on and going out to the store for the ingredients because I have got to have some NOW. Thanks so much Love.

I've watched you for yrs! I've used so many of your recipes . It's so good to have you back on a regular basis ! Love you !!!

I have made these for years just like Miss Paula does.You are the Queen of the Kitchen Paula.love you

My favorite thing I’ve made of yours is your pineapple casserole. It’s amazing. Although I love everything so far that I’ve made from your cookbooks I have.

PS: I wonder if you could show your lovely home to the viewers. I think your kitchen is so beautiful. Thank you.

I DID make this right after watching this video...first time ever making this and it turned out restaurant quality...thank you Ms Paula!!!!

This brought back such wonderful memories of my mom making chicken and dumplings when I was a child. Mmmmm.

So glad to see a real, traditional southern cook available. I’ve missed you.

Good morning Ms. Paula .Eddy, Theresa, Mike That looks so good. My immune system just got boosted watching this. God bless.

It makes me smile big to see a new video notification pop up... I can’t get enough Paula videos, and all of these videos are giving the best recipes! Everyone loves chicken and dumplings. We’ve got the recipe books, but nothing beats watching you actually make them. Makes me hungry ... ummm ummm ummmm! ⚡️💖⚡️

I learned on my own to add cream of chicken soup. My mom's dumplins were' great but with the added thickning of the soup mine are even better.

I have watched this over and over! Its the most relaxing thing ever!

You and Michael should have a cook-off episode with judges.

Is it just me or has Paula's accent become way more relaxed since she laid off the networks?

Paula Dean is my hero! I have so many of her recipe books and let me tell you, she makes me look so good! Also, she’s so natural in these videos. Finger licking good! I love how she answers the questions we’ve all wondered and with no hesitation. Salted or unsalted? I will now just do salted like her! Love you Paula!

Out of all the cooks or chefs in the world i'd pick Paula Deen to eat dinner with. No food looks better than what she cooks!

I can't tell you how much I had missed watching you on TV every day. Welcome to youtube welcome back. Thank you for coming into my home with your recipes, your smiles, and jouful laughter.

I m loving all your tops. Really just loving on you and your show too.

Definitely the Calm Before The Storm! Thank you, Paula, I'll be doing this next weekend. Happy New Year, ahead

Love love love ya Paula Dean, you are a blessing in so many ways. Thank you for your time.

I've said this before and here I go again. I have tried to find or duplicate my grandmother's incredible recipes before and this one is the same. Every recipe used those dry biscuit style dumplings but these are what I remember!! Thanks again!

When I do my chicken and dumplings I cook my chicken the same way she does and as it's boiling I chop up my chicken but I saved the breast and use all the other meat in the chicken and dumplings the breast and make into a chicken salad but as far as the dumplings go I've always used Bisquick and their dumpling recipe it's awesome and so so easy

My Mama Rosie made dumplings from flour, salt, pepper and ice water, too. Rolled out on a floured sheet that she kept for pastry, too. Very, very similar to how you say your grandmother made them. Everyone loved Mama Rosie's chicken and dumplings, but me especially. Course, everything she made, from a many layered chocolate cake with ultra thin layers cooked in cast iron skillets, was perfect Southern farm cooking. Miss her so much.

How wonderful! I just learned Mrs. Deen is on You Tube. I’ve missed watching her on television.

You know when that big old pot comes out, magic is gonna happen 😆

When I was a child my mother and grandmother made dumplings from the chicken broth and you added flour until it made a dough.Then you rolled it out.I still make dumplings like that I love them.

I just love Paula Dean.! She reminds me of my Southern Belle family even though I grew up in the East Coast!

If nothing else watching these videos is so fun & relaxing watching all Paula's cooking videos. And of course great recipes & cooking knowledge. 💞 Thank y'all so much! God Bless!

I want to thank you so much for showing me the old way of making dumplings. This is how my mother made them. I used biscuick. But her we're better. I didn't pay close enough attention when she was making them. You showed me exactly how she did it. My mother was a wonderful cook. Everyone loved her food. She made a lot of things like you do. I remember standing on a stool and her teaching me to roll biscuits. I must have been about 4 years old. I lost my mother almost 2 years ago. Alzheimer's took her too soon. I miss her cooking so much. Something she made for me that I loved was her meatloaf. It wasn't fancy but for the life of me I can't get it right. She used oats to "stretch it". It was always moist with onion and green pepper. Of course ketchup was on top. Can you show me how to make a good basic meatloaf. She didn't use bacon. She was raised during the depression & being the oldest girl out of 12, she always cooked for an army. Thank you for this. I want you to know how much I have enjoyed your videos. They have really helped get me through this difficult time. Do you have a PO box for mail? Thank you again.

Paula, made this for the first time and shared some with my neighbor. She said it was the best chicken soup recipe she ever ate! Now I am sharing it w her. She requested me to. So, thanks for being so generous to us all.

My daycare lady was obsessed with Paula Deen. 20 years later and I appreciate you for myself darling ❤

Hey Paula Deen, I’ve been watching you everyday lately. You’re teaching me Southern speak! And giving me lessons on some good down home cooking on the side!

You always make my day Paula, so lovely, comforting and relaxing to watch x

Love you Paula thank you for the great reciepes. I've never watched another tv cooking show every since yours was taken off the air .No other is worth watching now I watch only youtube videos from you your cooking is the BEST ! Have a blessed day 💜

I used to love to watch my mother cook so I learned a little bit how to cook now that God Rest her soul she's no longer with us I love to watch you cook because she love to watch you cook I'm going to try and make this chicken and dumplings and I hope they turned out as good as yours

Thank you so much for showing me how to cook in such a fun simple way.

Anyone who gets to spend a day in the kitchen with Paula is lucky and blessed.

Tomar is my twins Birthday they will be 27 I can't believe it am so bless ...,.I will half to make these for their birthday dinner thanks a brunches Paula......God bless

My adult daughter eats at Pigeon Fordge all the time when on vacation, Paula. Last night (April 5, 2023) & ordered 🐔 chicken n' dumplings, BUT, rosemary took over ALL the flavor! Sadly, it kinda' spoiled it for her. We'll make this recipe soon. ❤

Theresa, She definitely made me want to go to my kitchen to make some good ole homemade chicken n dumplings! This looks like it’s to die for❤️❤️❤️☺️

Good morning Miss Paula from Wild Wonderful WV! My husband makes our chicken and dumplings from his mom's recipe. He rolls out his dumplings, cuts them in squares before adding them to his chicken stock too. His Great Aunt Toppsy used to call dumplings "Patches". My mouth is watering just watching you make these dumplings!!

Doesn’t get any better. Homemade videos w no interruptions and one can actually relate. Nothing fake here.

This dish is heaven on Earth! Making it today for my family who is off skiing

This popped up in my feed and I’m literally making chicken and dumplings from scratch as we speak. I have my carcasses simmering and soon it should be ready to strain and debone them. Smells amazing. I feel like I have smellavision right now.