Quick Oven Chicken and Dumplings

Transform dinner into a cozy, comforting experience with this Quick Oven Chicken and Dumplings recipe—your new go-to for hearty weeknight meals! Featuring tender bite-sized chicken breast pieces, a creamy, velvety chicken broth sauce, and an array of colorful mixed vegetables, this dish comes together in just 50 minutes. The fluffy, golden-brown dumplings, made from scratch, are the crowning glory of this one-skillet wonder. Perfectly streamlined for busy households, this easy chicken and dumplings recipe skips the stove simmer and bakes effortlessly in the oven. With simple pantry staples and minimal prep, this dish delivers big on flavor, making it perfect for family dinners or satisfying comfort food cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 cups mixed frozen vegetables
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for dumplings)
• 0.5 cup whole milk (for dumplings)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.

Step 3

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and cook in the skillet until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of flour and whisk into the melted butter until a paste forms. Gradually whisk in 3 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of milk. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the cooked chicken, 2 cups of mixed frozen vegetables, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Heat for 2 minutes.

Step 6

In a bowl, mix 1 cup of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt for the dumplings.

Step 7

Cut in 2 tablespoons of butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 8

Slowly add 0.5 cup of milk and stir until just combined to form a sticky dough.

Step 9

Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough over the chicken mixture in the skillet, spacing them evenly.

Step 10

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden and cooked through.

Step 11

Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Quick Oven Chicken and Dumplings!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2130.4 grams (2130.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2146

Total Fat 75.50g	97%
Saturated Fat 40.10g	201%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 462mg	154%
Sodium 6623mg	288%
Total Carbohydrate 195.90g	71%
Dietary Fiber 23.50g	84%
Total Sugars 38.90g
Protein 159.60g	319%

Vitamin D 191IU	956%
Calcium 761mg	59%
Iron 18mg	102%
Potassium 3146mg	67%

*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: 32.3%

Protein: 30.4%

Carbs: 37.3%