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Bowl of easy chicken and dumplings with spoon and fresh thyme garnish

Easy Chicken and Dumplings

These easy chicken and dumplings are the ultimate comfort food with rich, creamy broth, tender chicken, and fluffy dumplings. Perfect for beginners and ready in just 30 minutes using rotisserie chicken!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 592
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 32 oz chicken stock or broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3-4 cups cooked and shredded chicken or 1 rotisserie chicken
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 16.3 oz cans buttermilk biscuits and a little flour for dusting

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a large dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the flour and stir to combine. Continue cooking for 2 minutes then stir in the chicken stock, milk, parsley, and thyme.
  3. Taste the broth and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Bring to a soft boil, add the chicken, and continue to simmer while you prepare the dumplings.
  4. For canned biscuits: Cut the biscuits into quarters (each biscuit will be sliced into 4 equal pieces) and lightly toss them in flour. Add them to the pot, spreading the dumplings throughout the broth and lightly stirring as you go so the dumplings are covered with broth.
  5. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 8 to 10 minutes (15-17 minutes for homemade drop dumplings), stirring occasionally until cooked through.
  6. To check if the dumplings are cooked, cut one in half and check for doneness. Serve hot with extra thyme on top if desired.
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Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For best results store the dumplings separately from the soup. Reheat: Reheat in the microwave, stirring as needed, until warmed through. Add some chicken broth before heating since the dumplings will soak up some of the broth. Don't Lift the Lid Often: Resist checking on your dumplings frequently - lifting the lid releases steam and slows down the cooking process.
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