Quick Chicken and Dumplings
A comforting one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy biscuit dumplings in a creamy broth, ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 can of biscuits
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Add the diced chicken to the pot. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Make the broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the heavy cream and thyme, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the dumplings: Cut the biscuits into quarters and drop them into the pot. Stir gently to incorporate them into the broth.
- Simmer: Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
- Serve and enjoy: Once the dumplings are fully cooked, serve the dish hot. Enjoy your comforting bowl of chicken and dumplings!
Notes
Ensure to use fresh vegetables for enhanced flavor and do not overcrowd the pot to help the chicken brown evenly.