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- Without power, this meal can be cooked on a gas or camping stove
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 2/3 cup milk 32 oz chicken broth
- 10.5 oz can of cream of chicken soup (or 1 packet of chicken gravy mix)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (canned or rotisserie chicken works well)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or other herbs for added flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat. If using, stir in the cream of chicken soup or gravy mix until well combined.
- Add Chicken: Stir in the shredded cooked chicken. Season with salt, pepper, and any optional herbs you prefer.
- Make the Dumplings: In a mixing bowl, combine the Bisquick baking mix and milk. Stir until a soft dough forms; do not overmix.
- Drop Dumplings: Use a spoon to drop tablespoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the boiling broth. Space them evenly to allow for expansion.
- Simmer: Cover the pot tightly and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes without lifting the lid, until the dumplings are puffy and cooked through. Serve: Once cooked, serve hot in bowls. Enjoy your comforting chicken and dumplings!
Notes
Want more recipes that you can make with non-perishable, shelf stable ingredients from your emergency food kit? Click here
If you have an electric stove, consider purchasing a camping stove or a butane stove to prepare meals like this during power outages. These portable stoves are affordable, easy to use, and invaluable for cooking non-perishable food for hurricane season or any emergency situation where power may be unavailable.
In emergency situations where washing dishes isn’t practical, stock up on paper plates, paper bowls, and plastic silverware. These disposable options make clean-up quick and easy, allowing you to enjoy meals like this spaghetti with minimal hassle.
Don’t forget the manual can opener!
