Comes to us in the form of chicken and dumplings. You know what. It is tis the season for chicken and dumplings. I guess it's back at dairy queen. Oh my goodness.

Germany is one such origin that is well-known for dumpling dishes, like spaetzle (an egg noodle) and popular potato dumplings. When many Germans immigrated to America in the 1820s, they brought their homeland dishes, including chicken and dumplings. The word dumpling translates to “knoedel” in German and Austrian.

If you're planning on eating your chicken and dumplings leftovers within a few days, the best way to store them is in the refrigerator. They will keep fresh for around three days. However, if you wish to extend the shelf life of this delicious chicken dish, I recommend freezing it.

By the mid-1800s, a variety of dumpling and meat dishes began to appear in southern cookbooks and a recipe of chicken stewed with dumplings was first published in 1879 by Marion Cabell Tyree in a cookbook called “Housekeeping in Old Virginia.” Many historians are also quick to point out that these recipes were cooked ...

Most claim the American South, or some might claim French Canadian roots. Some say what we know as American chicken and dumplings started as a cornmeal-based dough, boiled on top of turnip greens.

There are no limits to how many times you can safely reheat leftover home-cooked meals. However, best practice is to limit the number of times you do so. More often than not, you wouldn't need to reheat one type of dish more than once. If you are making meals in bulk, separate and store them in individual portions.

Storage: store Chicken and Dumplings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Let's start with who invented dumplings, since this is where the story of the dumpling begins. Most experts believe that dumplings were invented by Zhang Zhongjing, a Chinese medicine practitioner who lived in the Eastern Han Dynasty, the second imperial dynasty of China that lasted from 206 BC to 220 AD.

Where Did Dumplings Originate? Dumplings are thought to have been created in Northern China. Eventually they moved south to the Cantonese, who were the first Chinese immigrants to America, and brought their dumplings with them. As a result, this led to their popularization in the US.

Some sources say that chicken and dumplings originated in the Southern United States during the antebellum era and was considered a mainstay during harsh economic times. One of the earliest versions of the recipe was cornmeal dumplings cooked with turnip greens.

Storage: store Chicken and Dumplings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

How to Reheat. Reheat leftover chicken and dumplings in a cooling pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through. You may need to add a splash of water to thin out the consistency if it has thickened up too much when stored. You can also reheat in the microwave.