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Simple Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits Recipe 2

Simple Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits Recipe

Simple Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits is a warm, one-pot comfort meal made with tender shredded chicken, a creamy broth, and soft biscuit dumplings cooked right in the soup.
It uses everyday ingredients, comes together quickly, and skips the extra work of making dumplings from scratch.
This is the kind of easy, cozy dinner that feels familiar, filling, and perfect for busy weeknights or quiet evenings at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 566
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 stalks celery sliced
  • 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 8 oz evaporated milk or half and half
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 40 oz chicken broth
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 can 16.3 oz buttermilk biscuits
  • Optional extra biscuits if you like more dumplings
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Cook them, stirring often, until everything softens and smells like you’re doing something right. This takes about 6 to 8 minutes.
  2. Add the shredded chicken, chicken broth, evaporated milk, and the can of cream of chicken soup. Stir it all together and bring it to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and black pepper. Taste it. Adjust it. Taste again.
  3. Cut each biscuit into four pieces. Toss the biscuit pieces lightly in flour. This helps them turn into actual dumplings instead of soggy bread.
  4. Add the floured biscuits to the pot. Gently press them under the broth so they get cozy. Put the lid on and let them cook for about 8 to 10 minutes. I usually lift the lid once or twice to break them apart if they clump together and press them back down.
  5. Check one dumpling to make sure it’s cooked through and not doughy in the middle. Once they’re done, serve immediately. This is not a dish that likes waiting.