Description
Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits is the ultimate comfort meal made quick and easy. Tender biscuit dumplings simmer in a creamy chicken stew filled with hearty flavor — no rolling or kneading required. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this Southern-inspired dish brings homemade warmth to your table in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (or canned chicken, drained)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (like Grands), cut into quarters
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Build the Broth: Stir in shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, milk, garlic powder, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Biscuits: Cut biscuits into small pieces and drop into the simmering broth one at a time, spacing them evenly.
- Simmer Gently: Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until biscuits are fluffy and cooked through.
- Finish & Serve: Stir in peas and carrots during the last 5 minutes of cooking if using. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use low heat: Boiling can cause biscuits to fall apart.
- Don’t overcrowd: Drop biscuit pieces separately so they puff evenly.
- Short on time? Use canned chicken or rotisserie leftovers.
- Baked version: Pour mixture into a baking dish, top with biscuit pieces, and bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes.
- Add cheese or herbs: Try cheddar or thyme for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chicken and Dumplings, Biscuit Dumplings, Quick Chicken Dinner, Southern Comfort Food, Easy Chicken Recipe, One Pot Meals, Chicken Stew, Weeknight Dinner, Family Meal, Canned Chicken Recipe