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Easy One-Pot Chicken and Dumplings with Fluffy Biscuits

A close-up of a hearty bowl of chicken and dumpling stew topped with golden-brown, fluffy dumplings.
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Make this classic comfort food quickly. This recipe uses rotisserie chicken for speed and features tender chicken in a creamy broth topped with light, fluffy drop biscuits.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (use rotisserie chicken for ease)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Dumplings:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  3. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream, shredded chicken, thyme, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low to keep the stew warm while you prepare the dumplings.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt for the dumplings.
  6. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Pour in the milk and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough directly onto the simmering stew, leaving a little space between each drop.
  9. Cover the pot tightly, increase the heat slightly to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid. The dumplings will steam and become fluffy.
  10. Check one dumpling for doneness; it should be cooked through. Serve immediately in bowls for a hearty chicken meal.

Notes

  • For the creamiest broth, use high-quality chicken broth.
  • If you prefer a Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings flavor, add a splash of buttermilk to the broth mixture before adding the dumplings.
  • You can substitute refrigerated biscuit dough for homemade dumplings if you need a quicker option for weeknight comfort food.

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