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Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Cozy Up with Easy Chicken and Dumplings for Dinner Bliss

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Easy Chicken and Dumplings, perfect for chilly evenings and busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Stew
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken Use pre-cooked chicken for convenience.
  • 4 cups chicken broth Consider low-sodium for better control over salt.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Substitute with half-and-half for lighter option.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Can be replaced with olive oil for a healthier option.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion Diced.
  • 2 stalks celery Chopped.
  • 2 medium carrots Chopped.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves Or substitute with dried thyme.
For the Dumplings
  • 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough Can be swapped with homemade dough.
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Used to thicken the stew.
Seasoning
  • salt & black pepper Essential for enhancing flavors; season to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning Replace with sage or rosemary if desired.

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, celery, and chopped carrots, sautéing them until they soften, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and fresh thyme leaves, cooking until fragrant.
  2. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour over the sautéed vegetables and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in 4 cups of chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps, and let the mixture come to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes until the broth thickens slightly.
  3. Once the base has thickened, stir in 3 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken. Season with salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of poultry seasoning. Allow everything to heat through for another 2 minutes.
  4. Take the refrigerated biscuit dough and separate it into quarters. Gently drop the dough pieces onto the surface of the simmering stew without stirring. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  5. After 20 minutes, carefully stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, blending it into the pot gently. Let the dish sit off the heat for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to mix in your favorite veggies or add herbs to make this dish your own.

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