Easy Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits
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 a rotisserie chicken for ease
- 8 oz evaporated milk
or half and half
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
10.5 oz
- 40 oz chicken broth
- to tastesalt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 can buttermilk biscuits
16.3 oz
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Directions
- 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!
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About this Recipe
Craving that classic comfort of chicken and dumplings but short on time? This easy recipe delivers a deliciously creamy and satisfying meal in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. The secret to this incredible speed and convenience lies in using canned biscuits for the dumplings, which puff up beautifully in the rich broth. This clever shortcut means you get homemade taste without the fuss, making it a guaranteed family favorite that's Test Kitchen Approved. Prepare for a bowl of pure comfort. You'll enjoy incredibly tender, shredded chicken nestled among fluffy, soft dumplings, all swimming in a velvety, rich, and savory broth. The diced yellow onion, sliced celery, and matchstick carrots add a gentle sweetness and texture that perfectly complements the creamy consistency from the cream of chicken soup and evaporated milk. It’s a truly satisfying dish, designed to warm you from the inside out and bring smiles to the dinner table with its classic, hearty flavors. Feel free to tailor this dish to your pantry. You can swap evaporated milk for half and half for a slightly different richness. While a rotisserie chicken makes prep a breeze, any cooked and shredded chicken will work beautifully. If you love a generous helping of fluffy dumplings, consider adding an extra 5 oz can of buttermilk biscuits to the regular 16.3 oz can. This hearty and easy chicken and dumplings recipe is the ultimate comforting meal, ideal for chilly evenings or any time you need a quick, satisfying family dinner. Serve it hot, straight from the pot, as a complete meal.