Growing up in a large family, my Mom often made us her famous chicken and dumplings.

While this chicken and dumplings recipe may be similar to hers, the addition of a rich broth and slowly braised chicken provides a welcome update to a hearty classic.

This recipe is easy to make outdoors if you pre-cook the chicken at home. It does call for a 12 inch Camp Dutch Oven, but can also be prepared on the stove top with an Enameled Dutch Oven, or in a conventional oven at 375 degrees.

This is also a great way to use up that leftover Thanksgiving turkey or roasted chicken!

Although a meal this good does not require a side dish, it does go well with my Peach Cobbler .