Description
Looking for the ultimate comfort food that’s both quick and satisfying? This Easy Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits recipe is the answer! With tender shredded chicken, fluffy biscuit dumplings, and a creamy vegetable-packed broth, it’s everything you love about homemade cooking — but made easy. Perfect for weeknight dinners, cozy weekend meals, or when you need comfort in a bowl. This easy recipe fits perfectly among your dinner ideas, quick meal plans, and hearty food ideas. A must-try if you’re searching for warm and filling dinner ideas or a quick and easy comfort classic.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 (16 oz) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
2. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
3. Slowly add chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Stir in milk and bring to a simmer.
4. Add shredded chicken, thyme, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
5. Cut each biscuit into quarters or sixths and lightly roll into balls.
6. Gently place biscuit pieces on top of the simmering mixture. Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat to low and steam for 15-18 minutes until fluffy and cooked through.
7. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor.
If the broth thickens too much after cooling, stir in a splash of warm broth or milk before reheating.
For extra veggies, add frozen peas or corn during the final 5 minutes of simmering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy dinner, comfort food, quick meal, chicken and dumplings, biscuit dumplings, hearty recipe