Description
Looking for a cozy dinner idea that’s simple and satisfying? This Easy Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits is exactly what your comfort food dreams are made of. A creamy, savory chicken stew loaded with veggies is topped with buttery, golden biscuits for the perfect one-pot comfort meal. Whether you’re after a quick dinner idea or a hearty recipe for a family gathering, this dish delivers. It’s the ideal choice for weeknight dinners, hearty meals, or any time you need a comforting bowl of goodness. This easy recipe is one you’ll come back to over and over again.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup frozen peas
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits) or homemade biscuit dough
2 tablespoons melted butter
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large Dutch oven or deep skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5–6 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
2. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to coat vegetables. Cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
3. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk, stirring to keep the mixture smooth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer until thickened, about 5–7 minutes.
4. Add shredded chicken, peas, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Stir and simmer for 3–5 more minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare biscuit dough if making from scratch. Let canned biscuits sit at room temperature.
6. Place biscuits evenly over the hot chicken mixture, leaving space between each. Brush with melted butter.
7. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until biscuits are golden and cooked through. Tent with foil if they brown too quickly.
8. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Let the chicken mixture simmer and thicken fully before adding the biscuits to prevent sogginess.
Use hot filling to ensure biscuits bake evenly and rise properly.
Don’t overcrowd the biscuits—leave space between them for fluffy, golden results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg