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Easy Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits

Easy Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits

This easy chicken and dumplings recipe brings comfort food to your table in just 30 minutes using canned biscuits as dumplings. The combination of tender chicken, creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings creates a hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights. Using rotisserie chicken and canned biscuits makes this classic dish accessible and quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (use rotisserie chicken for ease)
  • 8 oz evaporated milk (or half and half)
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 40 oz chicken broth
  • salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16.3 oz) can buttermilk biscuits (add extra 5 oz can if preferred)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Large heavy bottomed pot
  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large heavy bottomed pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add vegetables - onion, celery, carrots and garlic. Cook, stirring often until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  2. Add the shredded cooked chicken, chicken broth, evaporated milk, and can of cream of chicken and bring to a simmer. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Cut the biscuits into quarters (each biscuit will be sliced into 4 equal pieces) and lightly toss them in flour.
  4. Add the floured biscuits to the soup and lightly press them under the broth with a spoon or spatula. Place the lid on the pot and cook the dumplings for about 8 to 10 minutes. I like to break apart the dumplings, and press them back under the broth, if they get stuck together.
  5. Test one of the biscuits to ensure they have cooked through and are not raw in the middle. Once the biscuits are cooked through, serve immediately!

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for easier preparation. Keep the pot covered while cooking dumplings to create steam. Leftovers store well for 2-3 days but dumplings will absorb liquid. Add extra broth when reheating. You can customize with additional vegetables like peas, corn or green beans.