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Easy Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits

A warm and comforting dish that combines tender chicken with fluffy dumplings in a savory broth, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups diced, cooked chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 4 cups chicken broth Low-sodium
  • 1 cup milk
Biscuit Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup butter Melted
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • to garnish fresh herbs Like parsley or thyme

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If you're not using rotisserie chicken, boil and shred your chicken. Set it aside.
  2. In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, milk, onion powder, and garlic powder. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Biscuit Dough Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and melted butter. Slowly add in the milk and stir until combined. The mixture should be thick but pourable.
Cooking
  1. Once the broth is simmering, gently add the shredded chicken.
  2. Spoon the biscuit dough on top of the simmering broth. Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are fluffy and cooked through.
Serving
  1. Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls, garnish with fresh herbs, and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat on stovetop over low heat, adding broth or milk as needed to restore creaminess.