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 thatβs 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.
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil to the pot to prevent the butter from burning.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
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.
In the same pot, add the diced carrots, celery, and onions. SautΓ© for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Shred the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and return them to the pot.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth. Gradually stir this mixture into the pot to thicken the broth.
Open the can of refrigerated biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into four small pieces. Drop the biscuit pieces into the simmering broth.
Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are puffed and cooked through.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Calories |
1208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 50.5 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 362 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 6288 mg | 273% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 134.0 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2960 mg | 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.