Description
This Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits recipe offers a comforting and hearty meal perfect for chilly evenings. Featuring tender chunks of chicken, a creamy, flavorful broth, and soft biscuit dumplings, it’s the ultimate comfort food. The homemade biscuit dumplings soak up the rich broth, adding the perfect texture to every bite. Ideal for busy weeknights or family dinners, this dish is easy to prepare and full of savory goodness. A wholesome, one-pot meal with chicken, vegetables, and a delicious broth, everyone will love this dish.
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Broth:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 small onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Biscuit Dumplings:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
3/4 cup whole milk (or as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Broth:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the cubed chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes, until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Make the Biscuit Dumplings:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and dried thyme.
- Add cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly.
- Gradually add milk, stirring just until combined. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
- Assemble the Dish:
- Return cooked chicken to the pot with the broth and vegetables.
- Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the simmering broth (don’t overcrowd).
- Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 15-20 minutes until dumplings are puffed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve:
- Ladle chicken, broth, and dumplings into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
You can substitute the chicken with turkey, pork, or tofu.
Add peas, potatoes, or spinach for extra veggies.
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend for the dumplings.
For a spicy twist, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 550 kcal
