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Easy Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits

Easy Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits

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A simple and comforting dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy dumplings made with biscuits.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuits
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables soften.
  5. Add shredded chicken and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  6. Cut biscuits into quarters and drop them into the pot.
  7. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without stirring until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  8. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • For thicker broth, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir in before adding dumplings.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg