Description
Easy Chicken & Dumplings is a classic comfort food dish that combines tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a savory broth. This simple recipe can be made in just one pot, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Vegetables:
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cut into pieces
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 3–4 medium red skin potatoes, diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced or thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 quart chicken stock
For the Dumplings:
- 8 ounces Jiffy buttermilk biscuit mix
- 1/2 cup warm water
- Parsley
- 1 cup frozen green peas
Instructions
- Dice the chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine oil, butter, vegetables, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add flour: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Prepare the broth: Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the seasoned chicken to the pot and stir.
- Make the dumplings: In a bowl, mix the biscuit mix, warm water, and parsley until combined. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the pot.
- Steam the dumplings: Cover the pot and simmer on medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes to cook the dumplings.
- Finish and serve: Uncover the pot, stir in the peas, and remove from heat. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
- Potatoes can be peeled or unpeeled, just make sure to scrub them well.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed container.
- Recipe adapted from Rachael Ray’s 30 Minute Meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 781mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 83mg