Hi Sheri, when I’m out of sherry, I use white wine. Since it’s used to deglaze the pot, the alcohol will burn off anyway so the precise flavor matters less.

What is a good substitute for the dry Sherry?

This is a family favorite! The hubby and the toddler can’t get enough! 🙂 As a busy mom, I have substituted cooking the chicken for shredding a precooked rotisserie chicken. Not as good, but saves a tiny bit of time!

The freezing/thawing/reheating cycle will affect the texture of the dumplings. I’ve frozen the complete dish before and have been happy with the results. But, to ensure that the leftovers are as close to the original dish as possible, you can make and cook the entire recipe, but after cooling, remove the dumplings and freeze them separately from the soup. Thaw them separately, too, and combine when reheating.

Thanks for such a quick response. This looks amazing!

Great question! You do not have to fully cook during browning (although all but the thickest pieces will come close) – the 30 minute simmer will finish them off.