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Easy Homemade Creamy Chicken and Dumplings in 30 Minutes

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A quick and comforting creamy chicken and dumplings recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes using simple ingredients like refrigerated biscuit dough and rotisserie chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 can (16.3 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon melted butter

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and the onion is translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  4. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and garlic powder. Simmer for 2 minutes, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add the shredded chicken and frozen peas and carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through and vegetables are tender.
  7. Open the can of biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. Cut each biscuit into quarters. Drop the dough pieces into the simmering broth, ensuring they are mostly submerged. Do not stir vigorously.
  8. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low. Cook for 12-15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  9. After 12 minutes, check one dumpling by cutting it in half. It should be cooked through and fluffy. If needed, re-cover and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat and let the pot sit uncovered for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For best results, use rotisserie chicken to save time. Do not lift the lid while dumplings are cooking. If broth is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir in. For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk mixed with 1 tablespoon cornstarch.

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