Description
This Easy Chicken and Biscuit Dumplings recipe combines tender shredded chicken and fluffy biscuit dumplings in a creamy, savory broth. Perfect for a cozy family meal, it features simple ingredients like rotisserie chicken, vegetables, and canned biscuits cooked together to create a hearty and comforting dish ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Vegetables & Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- ½ cup matchstick carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Chicken & Broth
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 40 oz chicken broth
Dairy & Soup
- 8 oz evaporated milk or half and half
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
Seasoning
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Dumplings
- 1 (16.3 oz) can buttermilk biscuits (add extra 5 oz can if you prefer more dumplings)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, sliced celery, matchstick carrots, and minced garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add Chicken and Liquids: Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, chicken broth, evaporated milk (or half and half), and cream of chicken soup. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Prepare Dumplings: Cut each biscuit into four equal pieces and lightly toss them in the all-purpose flour to coat. This helps the dumplings hold together while cooking.
- Cook Dumplings: Gently drop the floured biscuit pieces into the simmering soup. Lightly press the dumplings under the broth using a spoon or spatula. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Occasionally break apart dumplings if they stick together, pressing them back into the broth.
- Check and Serve: Test a dumpling to ensure it’s cooked through and no longer raw inside. Once done, serve the chicken and dumplings immediately for a warm, comforting meal.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful option.
- For more dumplings, add an extra 5 oz can of buttermilk biscuits.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste.
- If you prefer a thicker broth, reduce chicken broth by 1 cup.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
