Description
This easy chicken and dumplings with biscuits is a cozy comfort food dinner made with tender shredded chicken, hearty vegetables, creamy broth, and fluffy golden biscuits baked right on top. It is one of those easy recipe ideas that works for a quick dinner, family meal, comfort food craving, and simple weeknight dinner when you need warm food ideas everyone will love.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 can refrigerated biscuits
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Melt the butter in a large oven-safe skillet or deep pan over medium heat.
3. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, then cook until softened.
4. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat.
6. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring to keep the mixture smooth.
7. Add the heavy cream, shredded chicken, potatoes, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
8. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until the potatoes begin to soften and the filling thickens slightly.
9. Arrange the refrigerated biscuits on top of the hot filling.
10. Transfer the skillet or mixture in a baking dish to the oven.
11. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
12. Let rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Make sure the filling is hot before adding the biscuits, or the biscuit centers may stay doughy while the tops brown too quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
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