Description
Craving a cozy, comforting meal that’s both simple and satisfying? This Easy Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits is the perfect choice for a quick dinner, easy recipe, or comforting food idea. Made with tender shredded chicken, fluffy biscuit dumplings, and a rich creamy broth, this dish brings classic homemade flavor with minimal effort. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas or a hearty family meal, this recipe delivers warmth and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion finely diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 medium carrots diced
2 celery stalks diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
2. Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
3. Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir well, and cook for 1–2 minutes.
4. Slowly add chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
5. Add milk or cream and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Simmer until slightly thickened.
6. Stir in shredded chicken and peas, simmer for a few minutes.
7. Cut biscuit dough into small pieces.
8. Place biscuit pieces on top of the mixture without stirring.
9. Cover and cook on low heat for 12–15 minutes.
10. Check dumplings for doneness, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep and deeper flavor.
Keep the pot covered while dumplings cook to ensure they steam properly.
Avoid over-stirring after adding dumplings to keep them fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg