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Easy Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits: Comfort Food Made Simple

This recipe transforms classic chicken and dumplings into an easy weeknight meal by using refrigerated biscuit dough for fluffy dumplings. It features tender chicken and vegetables in a creamy broth, delivering maximum comfort with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 count)
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Return the chicken to the pot along with any accumulated juices. Add the chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, thyme, pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  4. While the chicken mixture simmers, prepare the biscuit dumplings. Separate the refrigerated biscuits and cut each one into 4-6 pieces. The smaller pieces will cook more evenly and absorb the flavorful broth.
  5. Stir the frozen peas and milk into the chicken mixture. Arrange the biscuit pieces evenly over the top of the simmering liquid. Do not stir them in – they should float on top.
  6. Cover the pot and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are cooked through and fluffy. The dumplings will expand and soak up some of the broth as they cook.

Notes

Don't overmix the biscuit dumplings - gently place them on top without stirring. For thicker broth, mix cornstarch with water and add before biscuits. Customize with vegetables like corn or mushrooms.