This easy chicken and dumplings recipe is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for cozy family dinners. The tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a creamy broth will warm you up on a cold night. The homemade biscuits topping adds a delicious twist to this classic dish.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits
Directions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the chicken, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk. Slowly pour into the pot, stirring constantly until the broth thickens.
- Divide the biscuit dough into pieces and drop on top of the chicken mixture. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until the biscuits are cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy the warm and comforting chicken and dumplings with biscuits.
Interesting Facts
Chicken and dumplings is a traditional Southern dish that dates back to the early 19th century.
The fluffy dumplings are made by dropping biscuit dough into simmering broth, where they cook and absorb the flavors of the chicken and vegetables.