Quick Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Warm, comforting, and ready in just 45 minutes, this Quick Easy Chicken and Dumplings recipe is the ultimate shortcut to classic homestyle flavor. Tender bites of seasoned chicken, hearty vegetables, and pillowy biscuit dumplings come together in a rich, creamy broth to create a soul-soothing meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With the help of refrigerated biscuit dough and a simple flour-and-milk thickener, this dish is as effortless as it is satisfying. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve piping hot for a cozy family dinner that tastes like it simmered all day.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 cup Carrots (diced)
• 1 cup Celery (diced)
• 1 medium Onion (chopped)
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 can Refrigerated biscuit dough
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil to the pot to prevent the butter from burning.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.

Step 3

Place the chicken breasts in the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

Step 4

In the same pot, add the diced carrots, celery, and onions. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Shred the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and return them to the pot.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth. Gradually stir this mixture into the pot to thicken the broth.

Step 8

Open the can of refrigerated biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into four small pieces. Drop the biscuit pieces into the simmering broth.

Step 9

Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are puffed and cooked through.

Step 10

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2216.8 grams (2216.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1208

Total Fat 50.50g	65%
Saturated Fat 18.70g	94%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 362mg	121%
Sodium 6288mg	273%
Total Carbohydrate 47.70g	17%
Dietary Fiber 6.90g	25%
Total Sugars 12.40g
Protein 134.00g	268%

Vitamin D 8IU	40%
Calcium 292mg	22%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 2961mg	63%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.5%

Protein: 45.4%

Carbs: 16.2%