Description
This comforting Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits recipe features tender shredded chicken and vegetables simmered in a creamy broth, topped with golden-brown biscuit pieces baked to perfection. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a hearty meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
Dumplings
- 1 can (16.3 ounces) Pillsbury Grands Biscuits, cut into quarters
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the biscuits on top of the chicken mixture.
- Cook Vegetables: In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced onion, chopped carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the flour evenly over the cooked vegetables. Stir continuously for 2 minutes to cook the flour and create a roux.
- Make Sauce: Gradually pour in the chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add poultry seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add Chicken and Peas: Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and frozen peas, ensuring they are evenly mixed within the thickened sauce.
- Arrange Biscuits: Place the quartered biscuit pieces evenly on top of the chicken mixture in the skillet, spaced slightly apart for even baking.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the dish to settle and cool slightly.
Notes
- You can use leftover rotisserie chicken or any cooked chicken for convenience.
- For a thicker broth, let it simmer a bit longer before adding the chicken.
- Frozen peas add a nice pop of color but can be substituted with fresh peas or omitted if preferred.
- Using an oven-safe skillet is crucial for transferring directly from stovetop to oven.
- Biscuits can be replaced with canned biscuit dough of other brands if desired.
